BioInvent International AB announced that Dr. Martin Welschof has been appointed new President and CEO. He will take office within five months to allow for conclusion of ongoing business discussions at Opsona Therapeutics. Martin has a broad international experience from executive positions within the biotech industry, including Director of Technology at Axaron Bioscience AG, Heidelberg, Germany and CEO of Affitech (Nasdaq Copenhagen).

He is currently CEO of Opsona Therapeutics, based in Dublin, Ireland.