BlephEx Names Fred Ellis CEO

BlephEx has announced that Fred Ellis is the company’s new CEO. Mr. Ellis comes to BlephEx with 29+ years of experience with Alcon-Novartis. While there, he held numerous positions of increased responsibility overseeing a wide range of commercial assignments. He is recognized for having exceptional leadership skills and developing strong relationships within the eye care community, according to a company news release.

Mr. Ellis also holds a BS from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY.

“Mr. Ellis was specific in wanting to join a company that is committed to delivering new solutions that will make a real difference in the lives of dry eye patients,” BlephEx Founder and President James Rynerson, MD, said in the news release. “He also expressed how critically important it is to listen and understand the needs to eye care professionals in order to accelerate the pace of innovation.”

“It is an honor to join such an incredible company that is reshaping dry eye treatment and improving the quality of life for patients around the world,” Mr. Ellis said. “I look forward to working with eye care professionals to advance our shared mission and robust pipeline to achieve new breakthroughs in patient care.”