Scinai Strengthens CDMO Leadership with Appointment of Eran Kuratz as Head of Supply Chain and Business Process Administration
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Scinai Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ: SCNI) announced that its CDMO subsidiary, Scinai Biopharma Services, has appointed Eran Kuratz as Head of Supply Chain and Business Process Administration, reporting to CEO Amir Reichman. Kuratz brings over 30 years of leadership in supply chain and operations across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device and industrial companies, including senior roles at Kamada, Gamida Cell, OdysightAI, Elite PepsiCo-Frito-Lay and EnvyHer.
In his new role, he oversees supply chain and operational support functions such as procurement and contracting, warehousing, logistics, inventory management, budgeting and cost control, bookkeeping administration, and IT and business systems, including ERP, CRM, quality-management platforms and cybersecurity. According to the company, this appointment supports integration and scale-up following the first-quarter 2026 acquisition of Recipharm Israel, which added a Yavne site complementing the Jerusalem biologics facility and expanded Scinai’s CDMO capacity and technical capabilities.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | Q1 earnings report | Negative | -7.7% | Revenue declined and operating loss widened despite bargain purchase gain-driven net income. |
| May 20 | Leadership appointment | Positive | -6.0% | Yavne CDMO facility appointed a new site head with biotechnology leadership experience. |
| May 15 | Strategic roundtable | Neutral | +0.2% | Company led a dermatology summit discussion on oral therapies and biologics. |
| Apr 24 | Private placement | Negative | +61.6% | Company announced $2.61 million financing with ADSs and warrant inducement. |
| Apr 06 | Corporate reorganization | Positive | +1.7% | Company established a dedicated CDMO subsidiary after acquiring the Yavne site. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Historical reactions were mixed: the May 20 operational appointment fell 6.02%, while the April 6 reorganization rose 1.67%.
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Appointment strengthens operational infrastructure and supports integration and scale-up of Scinai's expanded CDMO platform.
Mr. Kuratz brings more than 30 years of senior leadership, supply chain and operational experience across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device and industrial sectors. He has held senior positions at Kamada, Gamida Cell, OdysightAI, Elite PepsiCo-Frito-Lay and EnvyHer, including roles as CEO, Co-CEO, Director of Supply Chain and Director of Purchasing and Logistics. His experience spans global operations, procurement, logistics, warehousing, enterprise systems and strategic planning in highly regulated environments. Mr. Kuratz is a Practical Engineer in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Technological College of Be'er Sheva.
In his new role, Mr. Kuratz leads Scinai Biopharma Services' supply chain and key operational support functions, including procurement and contracting, warehousing and inventory management, logistics, budgeting and cost control, bookkeeping administration, and IT and business systems. He is also responsible for enterprise platforms including ERP, CRM and quality-management systems, cybersecurity, and the continuous improvement of cross-functional business processes across the organization.
Amir Reichman, Chief Executive Officer of Scinai, commented:
"Following the expansion of our CDMO platform and the integration of our
Scinai expanded its CDMO platform in the first quarter of 2026 through the acquisition of Recipharm Israel from Recipharm AB, adding a second development and manufacturing site in Yavne and significantly broadening both its capacity and technical capabilities. The
About Scinai Immunotherapeutics.
Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd (NASDAQ: SCNI) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative immunology therapies. The Company is advancing a pipeline of therapeutic candidates licensed from the Max Planck Society and from PinCell S.r.l.
Scinai also owns Scinai Biopharma Services Ltd., a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), providing development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies through facilities in Jerusalem and Yavne, Israel.
For more information, please visit: www.scinai.com
Company Contacts
Business Development | +972 8 930 2529 | bd@scinai.com
Investor Relations – Allele Capital Partners | +1 978 857 5075 | aeriksen@allelecapital.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the expected contribution of Mr. Kuratz to the Company's operations; the Company's ability to strengthen and integrate its operational infrastructure, systems and business processes; coordination between its sites and functions; the scalability of its operations; continued development and growth of its CDMO platform; and advancement of its R&D activities.
These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks related to the Company's ability to execute its operational and strategic plans; successfully integrate and optimize acquired operations; expand its CDMO activities; attract and retain customers and qualified personnel; implement and maintain effective operational processes and information systems; advance its therapeutic development programs; secure sufficient financing or non-dilutive funding; regain and maintain compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirements; and general market, industry, regulatory, geopolitical and economic conditions. More detailed information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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