Dr Chris Bremer commences as Neurizon CEO
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Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
Dr Chris Bremer commences as Neurizon Chief Executive Officer
Highlights:
Dr Chris Bremer has commenced as Chief Executive Officer, marking an important leadership transition as
Neurizon advances NUZ-001 through late-stage clinical development in ALS/MND
Dr Bremer brings over 20 years of international pharmaceutical and biotechnology leadership experience
spanning clinical development, portfolio strategy, commercialisation and business development
Dr Bremer will lead Neurizon through the ongoing Phase 2/3 HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, with Regimen I
fully enrolled and topline results expected in late Q2 CY2027
Shareholders are invited to join Neurizon’s Leadership Roundtable webinar on 8 October at 4.00pm AEDT,
featuring Dr Bremer and members of Neurizon’s Board and management (registration details below)
1 October 2026 – Melbourne Australia: Neurizon® Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ; OTCQB: NUZTF) (“Neurizon” or
“the Company”), a late clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing innovative treatments for
neurodegenerative diseases, is pleased to confirm that Dr Chris Bremer, MD, PhD, MBA, has today commenced as
Chief Executive Officer, and Mr Sergio Duchini has transitioned from Interim Executive Chairman to Non-Executive
Chairman.
Dr Bremer’s commencement marks an important leadership transition for Neurizon as the Company advances its lead
investigational therapy, NUZ-001, through Regimen I of the registrational Phase 2/3 HEALEY ALS Platform Trial.
Enrolment in Regimen I has been completed (refer ASX announcement: 17 July 2026), with 250 participants enrolled
across 78 clinical sites in the United States. Topline results are expected in late Q2 CY2027.
With the trial now progressing towards readout, Neurizon remains focused on disciplined clinical and regulatory
execution while continuing to strengthen its organisational, manufacturing, partnering and commercial readiness for
the potential pathways that may follow, subject to the clinical data.
Upcoming webinar: Neurizon’s leadership roundtable – The road ahead
To mark this next phase, Neurizon invites shareholders and investors to join a webinar on Thursday, 8 October 2026
at 4.00pm AEDT.
The webinar will feature a roundtable discussion with Dr Bremer and members of Neurizon’s leadership team,
exploring the Company’s recent progress, the advancement of NUZ-001 and Neurizon’s priorities.
The discussion will be followed by a live Q&A, providing the opportunity to hear directly from the leadership team.
Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance via registration form or by emailing
enquiries@neurizon.com.
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 4.00pm AEDT
Register: https://bit.ly/neurizonroundtable
Leadership for Neurizon’s next phase
Dr Bremer brings over 20 years of international pharmaceutical and biotechnology leadership experience spanning
drug development, portfolio strategy, commercialisation and business development. His career includes
approximately 20 years at Grünenthal, where he held a series of senior global executive roles including Executive Vice
President, Early Products & Commercial Opportunities and Interim Chief Commercial Officer.
Throughout his career, Dr Bremer has worked at the intersection of scientific development and commercial strategy,
evaluating development-stage assets, shaping portfolio strategy and executing more than US$1 billion in licensing
transactions.
Dr Bremer’s experience across pharmaceutical development, commercial strategy and business development is
closely aligned with Neurizon’s next phase as the Company progresses towards an important clinical data readout
and prepares for the potential regulatory, partnering and commercial pathways that may follow.
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
Management commentary
Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chris Bremer said: “I am delighted to formally commence as CEO of Neurizon at an
important point in the Company’s development. Neurizon has established a strong foundation around NUZ-001, with
an advanced clinical program and an international network spanning clinical development, regulatory, manufacturing
and scientific capabilities.
“My immediate priority is disciplined execution as Regimen I progresses towards topline results. At the same time,
we need to ensure that Neurizon is prepared to respond to the potential regulatory, development and strategic
pathways that may emerge from the data.
“Having spent much of my career connecting scientific and clinical development with portfolio strategy,
commercialisation and strategic partnerships, I see significant value in bringing those disciplines together as Neurizon
enters this next phase.
“I look forward to working with the Neurizon team and the Board, and engaging with our clinical collaborators,
partners, shareholders and the ALS/MND community as we continue to advance NUZ-001.”
Non-Executive Chairman, Sergio Duchini, said: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to formally welcome Chris as
Chief Executive Officer. Chris takes the leadership of Neurizon at an important stage, with enrolment in Regimen I
complete, NIH-funded Expanded Access Program established, and the Company fully funded through the HEALEY
readout and completion of the study. Our focus is now on maintaining disciplined execution while ensuring Neurizon
is strategically prepared for the opportunities that may follow.
“Over the past several months, the Neurizon team has delivered a number of important clinical, funding and
corporate milestones. I am incredibly proud of what the team has achieved and grateful for their commitment during
my time as Interim Executive Chairman.
“Chris brings a highly complementary combination of scientific, commercial and transactional experience, and I look
forward to working closely with him as Chairman to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the momentum the
Company has built.”
-ENDS-
This announcement has been authorised for release by Sergio Duchini, Interim Executive Chairman, on behalf of the
Board of Neurizon Therapeutics Limited.
For further information, please contact:
Marketing & Corporate Affairs
Lidija Damjanovic
Email: lidija@neurizon.com
Phone: +61 (0) 425 700 504
Investor Relations
Henry Jordan
Email: henry.jordan@sdir.com.au
Phone: +61 (0) 431 271 538
About Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ) is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing
treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Neurizon is developing its lead drug candidate, NUZ-001, for the
treatment of ALS, which is the most common form of motor neurone disease. Neurizon’s strategy is to accelerate
access to effective ALS treatments for patients while exploring the potential of NUZ-001 for broader
neurodegenerative applications. Through international collaborations and rigorous clinical program, Neurizon is
dedicated to creating new horizons for patients and families impacted by complex neural disorders. NUZ-001 is an
investigational product and is not approved for commercial use in any jurisdiction.
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
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