Soleno Therapeutics Announces the Passing of Board Member William G. Harris

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Soleno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SLNO) announced the passing of William G. “Bill” Harris on Dec. 3, 2025. Mr. Harris served on Soleno’s Board since June 2014 and was Chairman of the Audit Committee. The company praised his decades of biopharmaceutical finance experience and extended condolences to his family. Long-serving director Andrew Sinclair is expected to assume the Audit Committee chair and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC and Nasdaq rules.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (Soleno) (NASDAQ: SLNO), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today regrets to announce the passing of William G. “Bill” Harris, who served as a valued member of Soleno’s Board of Directors since June 2014. Mr. Harris also served as Chairman of the Audit Committee.

“I have known Bill for many years, and always viewed him as a person of integrity, who exhibited pragmatism and a genuine desire to help others,” said Dr. Anish Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Soleno Therapeutics. “His guidance and insights, culled from decades of experience as a senior biopharmaceutical finance executive, served us extremely well as we navigated through periods that were both challenging and rewarding. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Soleno family, we extend our deepest condolences to Bill’s family.”     

Mr. Harris’ career in the biopharmaceutical industry began in the early 1990s with several positions at Gilead Sciences, ultimately becoming Director of Finance. He later held several roles of increasing responsibility at Coulter Pharmaceutical, Inc., a biotechnology company engaged in the development of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, the most recent of which was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Coulter was acquired by Corixa Corp., a developer of immunotherapeutic products, in 2000. He went on to become Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Xenoport, Inc., which was acquired by Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a specialty pharmaceutical company, in 2016.   

Soleno expects that long-serving Board and Audit Committee member Andrew Sinclair will take over the position of Chair of the Audit Committee. Dr. Sinclair qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” pursuant to the definition adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the listing rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

About Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.
Soleno is focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases. The company’s first commercial product, VYKAT™ XR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets, formerly known as DCCR, is a once-daily oral treatment for hyperphagia in adults and children 4 years of age and older with Prader-Willi syndrome and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 26, 2025. For more information, please visit www.soleno.life.

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Corporate Contact:
Brian Ritchie
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
212-915-2578

Media Contact:
media@soleno.life

FAQ

Who was William G. Harris and what roles did he hold at Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO)?

William G. Harris served on Soleno’s Board since June 2014 and was Chairman of the Audit Committee.

When did Soleno Therapeutics announce the passing of William G. Harris (SLNO)?

The company announced his passing on December 3, 2025.

Who will take over as Chair of the Audit Committee at Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO)?

Long-serving Board member Andrew Sinclair is expected to take over as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Does the new Audit Committee chair at Soleno (SLNO) meet regulatory qualifications?

Yes, Andrew Sinclair qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC and Nasdaq definitions.

What background did William G. Harris bring to Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO)?

He brought decades of biopharmaceutical finance experience, including senior finance roles at Gilead, Coulter Pharmaceutical, and Xenoport.