VANCOUVER, September 22nd, 2025 – Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX-V: AQS) (“Aequus” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on bringing healthcare solutions to Canadians through licensing and partnerships, is pleased to announce Giovanni Di Genova has agreed to join the Aequus Board of Directors, subject to the completion of his PIF and TSX approval, effective Friday September 12th, 2025.
“Aequus is pleased to welcome Giovanni Di Genova as a new director and we are eager to work with him on the future ahead.” Said Doug Janzen, Aequus Chairman & CEO.
ABOUT GIOVANNI DI GENOVA
Giovanni Di Genova earned his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Pharmacy from McGill University and Université de Montréal, respectively. He began his career in the specialty compounding pharmacy & pharmaceutical industry nearly 35 years ago, covering multiple therapeutic areas including ophthalmology, oncology, gastrointestinal, neurological, infectious, and autoimmune diseases. John has held positions in both innovative and generic pharmaceutical organizations, with roles in API/Materials Management, Production, Sales, Marketing and Business Development. He has a proven track record in strategy and operations, including strong business development experience with M&A, licensing, co-development, and supply agreements. John started his career at Ayerst and PharmaScience, and most recently, served as CEO and founder of Advanced Dosage Forms, a private firm involved in the licensing, sales, marketing, and distribution of high-barrier-to-market niche pharmaceuticals.
ABOUT AEQUUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Aequus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX-V: AQS) is a specialty pharmaceutical company, with a focus on commercializing value-added products in specialty therapeutic areas in the Canadian market.