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SEC filingargenx SE announced the appointment of Karen Massey as CEO and Tim Van Hauwermeiren as Chairperson, alongside shareholder approval of all agenda items at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
argenx SE executed a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Karen Massey as Chief Executive Officer and Tim Van Hauwermeiren as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Massey, who joined argenx in March 2023 as Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Van Hauwermeiren, the company's co-founder and CEO since 2008. The Board expressed full confidence in Massey, citing her central role in shaping the company's execution and long-term growth strategy. Van Hauwermeiren's move to the Chairperson role ensures continuity and strategic oversight as the company enters its next phase of growth. The leadership changes were formalized immediately following the Annual General Meeting, where 90.9% of the company's share capital was represented. Shareholders approved all agenda items, including the annual accounts for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and several board appointments. Notably, shareholders authorized the Board to issue shares and grant rights to subscribe for shares up to 10% of the outstanding share capital for a period of 18 months, providing flexibility for future financing or strategic initiatives.