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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Management ChangeOct 19, 2026, 04:06 PM

Tempest Therapeutics Appoints John Frederick to Board of Directors

AI Summary

Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. John Frederick to its Board of Directors, effective October 13, 2026. Mr. Frederick, aged 62, brings extensive financial and operational executive experience from various public, private equity-backed, and venture-backed companies, including recent roles as CFO and Chief Transformation Officer at Skillsoft Corp. He will serve as a Class III director until the 2027 annual meeting. As a non-employee director, he will be compensated according to the Company's policy, including an initial stock option award.

Key Highlights

  • Tempest Therapeutics appointed John Frederick to its Board of Directors.
  • Frederick brings over three decades of financial and operational leadership experience.
  • He previously served as CFO of Skillsoft and held leadership roles at Indigo Ag.
  • Frederick will receive compensation as a non-employee director, including an option award for 25,000 shares.