Dyne Therapeutics Appoints Vikram Karnani to Board of Directors

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Dyne Therapeutics (Nasdaq: DYN) appointed Vikram Karnani to its Board of Directors on December 23, 2025. Mr. Karnani is CEO of Collegium Pharmaceutical since November 2024 and previously led commercial and rare disease operations at Amgen and Horizon Therapeutics.

The company said his commercial and launch experience will support Dyne’s advance toward commercialization and a potential first launch in Q1 2027. Background details include leadership roles tied to a $28 billion acquisition integration and helping grow a Horizon rare disease business from $500M to over $3B in revenue.

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• Board addition of experienced commercial leader Vikram Karnani
• Potential first launch planned for Q1 2027
• Track record: helped grow Horizon rare disease revenue from $500M to $3B+

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WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage company focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, today announced the appointment of Vikram Karnani to its Board of Directors. Mr. Karnani brings extensive commercial and executive leadership experience in rare disease and biopharmaceuticals, serving as the current chief executive officer of Collegium Pharmaceutical and having spent nearly a decade leading several lines of business and functions at Horizon Therapeutics.

“We are pleased to welcome Vikram to our Board as we advance toward commercialization,” said Jason Rhodes, chairman of Dyne’s Board of Directors and partner at Atlas Venture. “As a CEO and former commercial leader of a biotechnology company that grew quickly and successfully, Vikram brings valuable experience in launching products, driving growth, and realizing value. His insights will further Dyne’s progress toward generating revenue and expanding our portfolio.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve focused on translating innovation into highly successful businesses that unlock value and improve the lives of patients,” said Vikram Karnani. “Dyne’s clinically validated drug delivery approach and progress towards commercialization underscore its potential to deliver meaningful functional improvement for people living with neuromuscular diseases. I’m excited to join the Board at this pivotal stage as the company works to realize its full potential and build shareholder value.”

“Vikram’s track record of running world-class commercial and medical organizations will add an important perspective to our Board as we prepare for our first potential launch in Q1 2027,” said John Cox, president and chief executive officer of Dyne. “His experience leading rare disease portfolios, particularly through periods of rapid growth, aligns exceptionally well with our goal of building a commercial company with multiple opportunities to create value and potentially transform care for neuromuscular diseases.”

Mr. Karnani has served as president and chief executive officer of Collegium Pharmaceutical since November 2024. Collegium is a diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions, with a leading portfolio in responsible pain management and a growing neuropsychiatry business. Prior to joining Collegium, he was executive vice president and president, global commercial operations and medical affairs (rare disease) at Amgen where he led the integration and growth of the company’s approximately $4 billion rare disease business following the $28 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics. During nearly a decade at Horizon, Mr. Karnani held multiple senior executive roles, including president of global commercial operations and chief commercial officer, where he helped transform the company from a $500 million in revenue enterprise into a rare disease leader generating more than $3 billion in revenue through disciplined strategy, M&A, capital deployment and commercialization. Earlier in his career, Mr. Karnani served as vice president of the therapeutics and cell therapy business and held leadership roles in strategy and business development at Fresenius Kabi. 

Mr. Karnani holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mumbai, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

About Dyne Therapeutics

Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts:

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FAQ

Who is Vikram Karnani and why did Dyne (DYN) appoint him to the board on December 23, 2025?

Vikram Karnani is the CEO of Collegium Pharmaceutical (since November 2024) with prior senior commercial roles at Amgen and Horizon; Dyne cited his launch and rare disease commercial experience.

How could Vikram Karnani’s appointment affect Dyne Therapeutics’ commercialization plans (DYN)?

The company said his product-launch and growth experience will support Dyne’s progress toward generating revenue and preparing for a potential Q1 2027 launch.

When is Dyne Therapeutics targeting its first potential launch mentioned in the December 23, 2025 announcement?

Dyne indicated a first potential launch in Q1 2027.

What relevant commercial experience does Vikram Karnani bring to Dyne (DYN)?

He led global commercial operations and rare disease businesses at Amgen and Horizon, and has served as Collegium CEO since November 2024.

Does the announcement state any regulatory approvals or completed pivotal trials for Dyne Therapeutics?

No regulatory approvals or completed pivotal trial readouts were disclosed in the appointment announcement; it references progress toward commercialization.

What historical financial scale is cited for Mr. Karnani’s prior work that relates to Dyne’s commercial plans?

The release cites his role in integrating a $28 billion acquisition and helping grow Horizon’s rare disease revenue from $500M to over $3B.