Three Anavex directors resign over strategic differences
AVXL•Anavex Life Sciences board chair Jiong Ma, Gautam Patel and Adrian Senderowicz resigned effective October 28, 2026, citing strategic differences with the board and management. The company reconstituted its audit and nominating and corporate governance committees on November 1.
1. Director resignations
Anavex Life Sciences board chair Jiong Ma, Gautam Patel and Adrian Senderowicz resigned effective October 28, 2026. All three cited differences with the board and management over company strategy.
2. Committees reconstituted
On November 1, the audit committee was reconstituted with Claus van der Velden as chair, alongside Peter Donhauser and Axel Paeger. The nominating and corporate governance committee was also reconstituted, with Paeger as chair alongside Donhauser.
