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Ronald Andrews joins Plus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: PSTV) board

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Plus Therapeutics announced a board change, appointing Ronald A. Andrews as a director effective March 20, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Robert Lenk. The board also determined that Andrews qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq rules and named him to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Andrews brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in diagnostics and molecular diagnostics, including prior CEO roles and multiple board positions. He will receive standard non-employee director compensation and is expected to sign the company’s standard director indemnification agreement. Dr. Lenk’s resignation was not due to any disagreement regarding the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2026

 

 

PLUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-34375

33-0827593

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

6420 LEVIT GREEN BOULEVARD

Suite 310

 

Houston, Texas

 

77021

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (737) 255-7194

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

PSTV

 

The Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 

 


 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment to Board of Directors

 

On March 20, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously appointed Mr. Ronald A. Andrews to serve as a director of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Andrews is being appointed to the Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Robert Lenk and is expected to stand for reelection at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. The Board has determined that Mr. Andrews satisfies the definition of an “independent director” under the Nasdaq listing standards and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. Mr. Andrews was also appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board.

 

Mr. Andrews was appointed to our Board in March 2026. Mr. Andrews is currently serving as Founder, Managing Partner of The Bethesda Group, which is a strategic consulting firm focused on helping organizations in the molecular diagnostic/genomic market segments with strategy, commercial execution, C-suite mentorship and fractional C suite support. From April 2023 to July 2024, Mr. Andrews served as President and CEO of Twin Strand Biosciences, from July 2016 to December 2022 as President and CEO of Oncocyte Inc. (NASDAQ: OCX). From July 2015 to July 2019 he worked as Founder and Senior Partner of The Bethesda Group and from September 2013 to February 2015 he was President, Genetic Sciences Division, at Thermo Fisher Scientific/ Life Technologies (NASDAQ:TMO). Mr. Andrews is an experienced leader in the diagnostics and molecular diagnostics industry with over 35 years leading various sized organizations from divisions of large global entities to public CEO roles in successful start-up organizations. Since September 2023, Mr. Andrews has been on the board of directors at DxCover Inc., where he serves as Executive Chairman, on the board of directors of Agendia, Inc. since July 2023, and on the board of directors of Precipio Inc. since March 2021. Mr. Andrews has also served on the boards of AliveDx Suisse SA (March 2023 to November 2025), SimBioSys (October 2022 to September 2024), ASCO CancerLinq, Board of Governors (June 2015 to December 2023), Oxford Immunotec (August 2015 to March 2021), Insight Genetics (June 2015 to May 2019), Orion Healthcare (September 2016 to July 2018) and the Advisory Board of Safeguard Scientific Inc. (September 2008 to January 2016). He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Wofford College. Mr. Andrews graduated from Wofford College in 1981 with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. We believe Mr. Andrews’ qualifications to serve on the Board include his extensive experience in diagnostics and molecular diagnostics and his experience leading various sized organizations and serving on various boards of directors.

 

Mr. Andrews will be eligible to receive compensation for his service on the Board and its committees consistent with that provided to all non-employee directors for such service, which is described under the caption “Director Compensation” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 21, 2025 as adjusted by the Board from time to time.

 

There was no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Andrews and any other person with respect to his appointment to the Board. In addition, there have been no transactions involving Mr. Andrews that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Andrews is expected to execute the Company’s standard indemnification agreement for directors, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 6, 2020.

 

Resignation from Board of Directors

 

On March 20, 2026, Robert Lenk resigned as a member of the Board and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Dr. Lenk informed the Company that his resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.


 

 


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

PLUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

March 26, 2026

By:

/s/ Marc H. Hedrick, M.D.

 

 

 

Marc H. Hedrick, M.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 


FAQ

What board change did Plus Therapeutics (PSTV) disclose in this 8-K?

Plus Therapeutics added Ronald A. Andrews to its board of directors, effective March 20, 2026, filling a vacancy left by Dr. Robert Lenk’s resignation. Andrews will also serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as an independent director under Nasdaq standards.

Who is Ronald A. Andrews and what experience does he bring to Plus Therapeutics (PSTV)?

Ronald A. Andrews is Founder and Managing Partner of The Bethesda Group with over 35 years in diagnostics and molecular diagnostics. His background includes CEO roles at Twin Strand Biosciences and Oncocyte and multiple board positions across healthcare and genomics-focused companies.

Why did Dr. Robert Lenk resign from the Plus Therapeutics (PSTV) board?

Dr. Robert Lenk resigned as a board member and committee member on March 20, 2026. He informed the company that his resignation was not due to any disagreement concerning Plus Therapeutics’ operations, policies, or practices, indicating a non-controversial transition.

Will Ronald A. Andrews receive compensation as a Plus Therapeutics (PSTV) director?

Ronald A. Andrews will be eligible for the same compensation provided to all non-employee directors. This compensation framework is described in Plus Therapeutics’ definitive proxy statement filed July 21, 2025, and may be adjusted by the board from time to time as disclosed.

Is Ronald A. Andrews considered independent under Nasdaq rules at Plus Therapeutics (PSTV)?

The board determined that Ronald A. Andrews meets the definition of an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards and the company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. This status is important for committee service and overall corporate governance practices at Plus Therapeutics.

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