Corvidia CEO Davidson Moves to CSO, de Garidel Named Chief Executive

Corvidia Therapeutics’ CEO Michael Davidson is taking a new role at the company as its chief scientific officer. Waltham, MA-based Corvidia has appointed Marc de Garidel to succeed Davidson as chief executive. De Garidel’s experience includes six years as chairman and CEO of France-based Ipsen. Corvidia’s lead drug is in a Phase 2 study testing it as a treatment for chronic kidney disease.

Author: Frank Vinluan

Xconomy Editor Frank Vinluan is a business journalist with experience covering technology and life sciences. Based in Raleigh, he was a staff writer at the Triangle Business Journal covering technology, biotechnology and energy before joining MedCityNews.com as North Carolina bureau chief. Prior to moving to North Carolina’s Research Triangle in 2007 he held business reporting positions at The Des Moines Register and The Seattle Times.