The "Alan" Executive Appointments and Global Milestones Report
MeiraGTx Welcomes Veteran Biopharma Investor Alan M. Sebulsky to Board of Directors
In a significant corporate governance move, MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ: MGTX), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company, officially announced the appointment of Alan M. Sebulsky to its Board of Directors. The appointment, effective September 23, 2026, places Sebulsky as a Class I director with a term running through the company’s 2028 annual meeting of shareholders. He has also been appointed to serve on the board’s Science and Technology Committee.
A Legacy of Healthcare Investment
Sebulsky brings over four decades of highly specialized experience in public company investment, financial strategy, and biopharmaceutical portfolio evaluation:
- Adage Capital Management: He recently served as Partner and Portfolio Manager for 14 years, leading a team that managed a diversified biopharmaceutical portfolio valued at over $2 billion.
- Apothecary Capital: He originally founded this healthcare and biopharma-focused asset management firm, later reestablishing it in April 2026, where he currently serves as the Managing Member.
- Previous Directorships: Sebulsky has served on the boards of Parabilis Medicines, Inc., and previously held board and audit committee roles for both Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Arrow International.
"His decades of investing in and working with biopharmaceutical companies brings a valuable perspective to the board which is particularly important as we continue to transform MeiraGTx into a commercial company."
— Alexandria Forbes, Ph.D., President and CEO of MeiraGTx
Cited Media Appoints Alan Black as Director of Operations and Development
In the academic media sector, Canadian podcast production firm Cited Media announced the strategic appointment of Alan Black as its new Director of Operations and Development on September 18, 2026.
Guiding Academic Media's Next Growth Phase
Black, widely recognized for his prior leadership roles at Hot Docs and Canadaland, will oversee Cited Media's operational framework and lead its expansion initiatives. His primary responsibilities will include:
- Podcast Production Management: Driving the operational efficiency of the firm’s academic-focused podcast slate.
- Partnership Cultivation: Developing new collaborative projects and managing relationships with university researchers, institutional partners, and clients.
Dr. Gordon Katic, Director of Cited Media, praised the appointment, stating that Black brings an "extraordinary depth of experience and a rare combination of creative and organizational leadership" that will be central to the company’s next phase of growth.
Global Entertainment: Alan Walker Announces Monumental North American Tour
On the global entertainment front, world-renowned electronic music producer Alan Walker announced his largest-ever North American headline tour. Dubbed the "Legend of Atlantis" Tour, the massive run of shows is scheduled to kick off in early 2027.
Key Tour Highlights
- The Launch: Tickets officially went on sale to the general public on Friday, September 18, 2026.
- Los Angeles Showcase: The tour will feature a major event at The Torch in Los Angeles on March 6, 2027.
- Creative Momentum: The tour announcement comes on the heels of several collaborative projects launched by Walker throughout late 2026, further establishing his dominant footprint in the electronic music space.