Rocket Pharmaceuticals Appoints R. Keith Woods to Board of Directors

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT), a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing an integrated and sustainable pipeline of genetic therapies for rare disorders with high unmet need, today announced the appointment of R. Keith Woods as an independent, non-executive director to its Board of Directors. Mr. Woods is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience spanning commercialization, global operations, business strategy and supply chain.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Keith to our Board of Directors, who brings deep industry expertise and invaluable experience to the Rocket Board as we build upon our commercial and operational infrastructure to support our anticipated first product launches for severe Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (LAD-I) and Fanconi Anemia (FA),” said Gaurav Shah, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Rocket Pharma. “Keith’s hands-on experience advancing a highly successful, global biotech company from clinical to commercial stage and successfully launching products across multiple geographies will be a tremendous asset as we develop and prepare to deliver gene therapies from our world-class pipeline to patients with devastating hematologic and cardiovascular conditions.”

Mr. Woods most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of argenx, where he led its global commercial organization, including marketing, market access, medical affairs, program management, and supply chain, during the company’s successful transition to commercial stage. He helped launch Vyvgart, a treatment for a rare autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness, generating more than $1 billion in sales. Prior to argenx, Mr. Woods was the Senior Vice President of North America Business Operations at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, where he oversaw the U.S. and Canada business and was responsible for more than $1 billion in annual sales. He previously served as Vice President and Managing Director of Alexion UK, Vice President of U.S. Commercial Operations and Executive Director of Sales, leading the launch of Soliris in atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.

“It is an honor to join Rocket’s Board at this critical time, as the company prepares to launch its first potential gene therapy for a rare disease,” said Mr. Woods. “I have admired Rocket’s innovative science across its hematology and cardiovascular portfolios and look forward to working closely with Rocket leadership to help the company realize its full potential through the expected transition from R&D to commercial stage.”