Biohaven Appoints Technology Investor John Yetimoglu to Board of Directors

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Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) has appointed technology investor John Yetimoglu to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, according to Biohaven. Yetimoglu is Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Infinitum, focused on semiconductors, videogaming and next‑generation AI application platforms, and serves on the board of AI inference company Groq.

He previously worked as a Morgan Stanley analyst covering technology and biotechnology and holds an economics degree from Columbia University. Biohaven said the appointment supports its strategy to expand AI, machine learning and advanced computational methods across discovery, translational science and clinical development, enhancing the Board’s oversight of data- and computation-driven drug development.

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Infinitum founder and Groq board director brings frontier AI and technology-investing expertise to Biohaven as the company advances AI-enabled approaches to drug development

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced the appointment of John Yetimoglu to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Yetimoglu is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Infinitum, an investment firm specializing in semiconductors, videogaming, and next-generation AI application platforms. He currently serves as a director on the board of Groq, a leader in AI inference computing, where he was an early investor and served through the company's landmark $20 billion transaction with NVIDIA in December 2025. Earlier in his career, Mr. Yetimoglu was an analyst at Morgan Stanley covering the technology and biotechnology sectors. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Columbia University.

His appointment reflects Biohaven's conviction that the next wave of breakthroughs in medicine will be driven by the convergence of biology, data, and computation. As the company expands its use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced computational methods across discovery, translational science, and clinical development, Mr. Yetimoglu's perspective on frontier technology and AI infrastructure is expected to strengthen the Board's strategic oversight in these areas.

"John sits at the intersection of technology and life sciences at exactly the moment those worlds are coming together," said Vlad Coric, M.D., Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Biohaven. "His firsthand experience building and investing in category-defining AI companies gives our Board a rare, forward-looking vantage point as we integrate new computational approaches into how we discover and develop medicines for patients with serious diseases."

"Biohaven has an extraordinary record of translating science into approved therapies, and the opportunity to apply modern AI and technology to drug development is only accelerating," said John Yetimoglu. "I'm honored to join the Board, and to help Vlad and the company harness these tools in service of its mission to bring relief to patients."

About Biohaven

Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of life-changing therapies for people with debilitating diseases, with a broad pipeline spanning neuroscience, immunology, and other therapeutic areas. For more information, visit biohaven.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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jennifer.porcelli@biohavenpharma.com
+1 (201) 248-0741

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FAQ

Who is the new board member Biohaven (BHVN) appointed in August 2026?

Biohaven appointed technology investor John Yetimoglu to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. According to Biohaven, he is Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Infinitum and a director at Groq, bringing experience in semiconductors, videogaming and next‑generation AI platforms.

Why did Biohaven (BHVN) add John Yetimoglu to its Board of Directors?

Biohaven added John Yetimoglu to support its expansion of AI-enabled drug development. According to Biohaven, his background in frontier AI, technology investing and infrastructure is expected to strengthen board-level oversight as the company applies computation across discovery, translational science and clinical development.

How does John Yetimoglu’s AI background relate to Biohaven’s strategy for BHVN?

John Yetimoglu’s AI experience aligns with Biohaven’s aim to converge biology, data and computation. According to Biohaven, the company is increasing its use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced computational methods, and expects his perspective to enhance strategic direction in these areas.

What is John Yetimoglu’s professional background before joining the Biohaven (BHVN) board?

Before joining Biohaven’s board, John Yetimoglu founded Infinitum and invested early in Groq. According to Biohaven, he also previously worked as an analyst at Morgan Stanley covering technology and biotechnology and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia University.

How might Biohaven’s use of AI and machine learning impact its drug development pipeline?

Biohaven plans to apply AI, machine learning and advanced computation across discovery and clinical development. According to Biohaven, appointing John Yetimoglu reflects its conviction that future medical breakthroughs will emerge from integrating biology, data and computation in its pipeline decision-making.