CytoDyn Appoints Robert E. Hoffman as Chief Executive Officer
CytoDyn Inc. announced the appointment of Robert E. Hoffman as Chief Executive Officer effective October 20, 2026, replacing Dr. Jacob Lalezari who served in the role since November 2023. Dr. Lalezari will transition to Head of Research and Translational Sciences to focus on identifying new opportunities for leronlimab in solid-tumor oncology. The leadership change comes as CytoDyn prepares for its next phase of clinical development with focus on clinical results, regulatory progress, and strategic partnerships in 2027.