
Shares of drug developer Zura Bio ZURA.O rise 9.18% to $5.47 in early trading
Co appoints Sandeep Kulkarni, a director on Zura's board, as CEO, replacing Robert Lisicki
Kulkarni earlier co-founded Tourmaline Bio, later bought by Novartis NOVN.S
Outgoing CEO Lisicki had proceeded on medical leave in October, with Kim Davis taking on the role in the interim
Co's lead drug tibulizumab is in mid-stage tests for hidradenitis suppurativa and systemic sclerosis, both long‑lasting autoimmune conditions, per co
Co says key trial readouts expected within 18 months
Shares up ~110% in 2025