Exhibit 99.1
Unum Therapeutics Announces Transition of Chief Financial Officer
CAMBRIDGE, MA, January 3, 2018 – Unum Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: UMRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel cellular immunotherapies, today announced that Christiana Stamoulis, President and Chief Financial Officer, will be stepping down from the Company, effective January 31, 2019, to pursue another opportunity. Ms. Stamoulis will work closely with management to ensure a smooth transition to her successor.
“I want to thank Christiana for her tireless efforts over the last four years as we have worked to build a leading publicly-traded, clinical-stage cell therapy company with a broad and growing pipeline,” said Dr. Wilson. “Christiana has played a pivotal role in supporting our growth, and we wish her the best as she explores the next chapter in her career.”
“I am fortunate to have worked at such a remarkable organization and to have been a part of Unum’s transformation from a very early-stage startup into a fast-growing public company in the high-potential field of cancer cell therapy,” said Ms. Stamoulis. “With its exceptional team, promising emerging data, and rich clinical pipeline of products, Unum is well-positioned for the future, and I look forward to watching its success in the years ahead.”
Unum is initiating a search for its next Chief Financial Officer, who will play an important role in continuing to support the next stage of the Company’s growth. Following Ms. Stamoulis’ departure, certain members of management and the Company’s existing finance team will assume the duties and responsibilities of the CFO office on an interim basis. Dr. Chuck Wilson, CEO, Unum Therapeutics, will reassume the role of President.
Forward looking Statements
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