James Huang appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of CASI Board of Directors

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing CID-103, a potential best-in-class, anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody for patients with organ transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases, today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint James Huang, a current independent board member, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, effective November 17, 2025. As part of this transition, Dr. Wei-Wu He will step down from the role as Executive Chairman and will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

"It is an honor to assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the CASI Board and support the CASI executive team focused on the development CID-103 in targeted CD38-mediated disorders," said James Huang. "Together, we remain focused on strategic planning to drive growth, strong governance, and disciplined execution, all of which we expect to increase long-term value for our shareholders and sustain the Company's success well into the future."

"I look forward to partnering with James to bring strategic perspective, principled governance, and alignment with CASI shareholders," said David Cory, CEO of CASI. "James' unanimous appointment as Non-Executive Chairman reflects the CASI Board's confidence in his vision and the alignment with company leadership as we prepare to capitalize and advance CID-103 in solid organ transplant rejection, beginning with renal allograft antibody mediated resistance or AMR."

About James Huang

Mr. Huang brings over 35 years of experience building and investing in biopharma companies globally. As Founder and Managing Partner of Panacea Venture, and previously Managing Partner at Kleiner Perkins (KPCB) China and Vivo Ventures, he has guided numerous cross-border companies through critical stages of growth, financing, and global expansion. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles in business development, sales & marketing, and research & development at Tularik Inc. (acquired by Amgen), GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Bristol-Myers Squibb and ALZA Corp. (acquired by Johnson & Johnson). Mr. Huang serves as a member of the board of directors of Kindstar Globalgene Technology, Inc., Connect Biopharma Holdings Limited, Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited, Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc., and several private companies.

About CASI Pharmaceuticals

CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a public biopharmaceutical company developing CID-103, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody for organ transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases.

CID-103 is a fully human IgG1, potentially best-in-class, clinical stage, anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody which targets a unique epitope and has demonstrated an encouraging pre-clinical efficacy and clinical safety profile compared to other anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies, and for which CASI owns exclusive global rights. CASI received FDA IND clearance to conduct a Phase 1 study in renal allograft antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) in the U.S. and plans for first patient in first quarter of 2026. In parallel, CASI is actively recruiting and dosing patients in an ongoing Phase 1 study in immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). In addition, CASI is assessing multiple technologies for development of a stable, high concentration protein solution for subcutaneous injection.

More information on CASI is available at www.casipharmaceuticals.com.

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EVOMELA^® is proprietary to Acrotech Biopharma Inc. and its affiliates. FOLOTYN^®is proprietary to Acrotech Biopharma Inc and its affiliates. The Company is currently involved in disputes and legal proceedings related to certain pipeline products, including EVOMELA^® and CNCT-19.Please refer to the Company's earlier SEC filing for further information.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Ingrid Choong, PhD
650-619-6115
ingridc@casipharmaceuticals.com

SOURCE: CASI Pharmaceuticals