Akron CEO Chris Murphy poached by ElevateBio

5 January 2026

Chris Murphy (pictured, above) has been appointed chief executive of privately-held US genetic medicines company, ElevateBio, also joining its board of directors.

He will succeed Ger Brophy, who has served as interim chief executive since May 2025, and will continue to serve as an advisor on strategy and technology to the company.

Mr Murphy brings more than 35 years of leadership and operational experience across both biopharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. He has a strong track record of combining expertise in advanced therapeutic development and manufacturing with commercial and operations management to accelerate revenue growth and build scalable businesses.

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