TETRAPHARM has appointed Rolf Sass Sørensen as Chief Executive Officer, effective 6 October 2026. He succeeds Martin Rose, who founded the company together with Jesper Breum in 2018.
The leadership transition comes as TETRAPHARM advances its novel drug molecules and proprietary drug development delivery technologies alongside its contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services for pharmaceutical partners. Working with the Board of Directors and the organisation, Rolf Sass Sørensen will lead the company's continued development.
"Martin and Jesper have built the foundations of TETRAPHARM and brought together a team with considerable scientific and technical expertise. Their contribution deserves significant recognition. Rolf brings a deep understanding of the life sciences sector and of how scientific opportunities can be translated into clear priorities and a sustainable business," said Søren Maarssø, Chair of the Board of Directors of TETRAPHARM.
Focus on priorities, partnerships and execution
TETRAPHARM's R&D pipeline includes novel drug candidates progressing through preclinical development. In parallel, the company offers a broad range of CDMO services centred on its proprietary drug delivery platform, ZYNDIKATE®, with capabilities spanning pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery and manufacturing.
"TETRAPHARM's combination of science, technology and partnerships provides a compelling foundation. My responsibility, together with the team, is to translate that potential into clear priorities and measurable progress. We will create value through the evidence we generate, the projects we deliver and the partnerships we develop," said Rolf Sass Sørensen.