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Scholar Rock Announces the Addition of Edward (Ted) Myles to Its Board of DirectorsCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scholar Rock Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SRRK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of serious diseases in which protein growth factors play a fundamental role, today announced that Edward (Ted) Myles, a financial and operational leader with deep experience across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Myles will serve as chair of the Company’s audit committee and as a member of the compensation committee. “We are very pleased to welcome Ted to Scholar Rock’s Board of Directors as we further enhance the breadth of industry expertise of the Board,” said David Hallal, Chairman of the Board. “Ted brings more than 20 years of experience and insights into building operational functions and developing financial strategies at every stage, from early discovery to commercial stage companies, which will be invaluable to the Board and management as Scholar Rock progresses its robust, highly innovative pipeline and continues to successfully grow as a public company.” “I am honored to be joining the Scholar Rock Board and to be part of such a dynamic team,” said Mr. Myles. “This is an exciting and transformative time for Scholar Rock and I look forward to applying my financial expertise and deep industry knowledge to support the continued execution of the Company’s strategy and advancement of a broad pipeline of novel product candidates focused on addressing neuromuscular disorders, cancer, fibrosis, and anemia.” Since 2016, Mr. Myles has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Prior to joining AMAG, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Ocata Therapeutics, Inc. before its acquisition by Astellas Pharma, Inc. His prior leadership positions include Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations at PrimeraDx, Inc. and Controller of EMD Pharmaceuticals (now EMD Serono, a part of Merck KGaA). Earlier in his career, Mr. Myles was an associate in the healthcare investment banking group at SG Cowen Securities Corporation and was a senior associate in the audit practice of Coopers & Lybrand LLP. Mr. Myles holds a Master of Business Administration from John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University and Bachelor of Science in Business Adminitration from the University of Hartford. About Scholar Rock Scholar Rock® is a registered trademark of Scholar Rock, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements Scholar Rock Contact: Investors/Media Catherine Hu [email protected] 917-601-1649 Media Contact: The Yates Network Kathryn Morris [email protected] 914-204-6412 |