DEFA14A: Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material
Published on November 10, 2003
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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eXegenics Inc.
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FORMER NASDAQ CFO APPOINTED TO EXEGENICS BOARD
Gordon Martin to serve on Audit Committee
DALLAS, November 10, 2003 eXegenics Inc. announced that Gordon Martin, a former Chief Financial Officer of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., has been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors. He will also serve as a member of the Companys Audit Committee.
Mr. Martin, 55, was CFO of the NASDAQ from 2000 to 2001 and served as a Managing Director of CIBC World Markets from 1995 to 2000. Previously he also served in various management positions with Westpac Banking Corporation from 1993 to 1995 and with Marine Midland Bank from 1976 to 1993. A certified public accountant, he began his career with Price Waterhouse after receiving an MBA from SUNY Buffalo and a BS from Canisius College.
Commenting on the appointment, Ronald L. Goode, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of eXegenics, said, We are extremely fortunate and very pleased to have Gordon Martin join the Board of eXegenics. He will bring to our deliberations a wealth of experience in financial matters, transaction negotiations and corporate governance, and provide the independent oversight so critical to shareholder confidence in todays business environment.
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