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  • Departure Of Ceo (new) — The CEO was terminated for cause by a special committee of independent directors for conduct inconsistent with company policy.
NASDAQ: AVXL ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. 8-K

Anavex terminates CEO Christopher Missling for cause, names Terrie Kellmeyer Interim CEO

Filed May 6, 2026 · Period ending April 30, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    CEO Christopher Missling was terminated for cause on April 30, 2026, by a special committee of independent directors for conduct inconsistent with company policy. The committee has requested his resignation from the Board.

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    Terrie Kellmeyer, PhD, appointed Interim CEO on May 4, 2026. She brings 30+ years of pharma experience and previously served as the company's SVP of Clinical Development from November 2023 to May 2025.

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    Kellmeyer's compensation includes $500K base salary, 30% target bonus, $150K signing bonus, and 200,000 stock options to be granted shortly after her start date.

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