Richard Glickman

Richard Glickman has served as Chairman of ESSA’s board of directors since October 2010, and is responsible for the management of the board of directors to ensure ESSA has appropriate objectives, an effective strategy and is operating in accordance with a high standard of corporate governance. Richard was a co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Inc. Prior to establishing Aspreva, Richard was the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of StressGen Biotechnologies Corporation. Richard currently serves on the board of directors of Cardiome, Vida Pharmaceuticals and Engene Inc., and is Chairman of the board of directors of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. In addition, Richard has served on many other biotechnology boards of directors. Richard received the 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Pacific Region Life Sciences Group, both Canada's and British Columbia's Top 40 under 40 Award for Entrepreneurs, the 2006 BC Biotech Leadership Award and the Lupus Foundation of America Leadership Award.