Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.® (Nasdaq:PTLA) today announced the appointment of Ernie Meyer as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective August 20. As a member of the Executive Committee, Mr. Meyer will report to John T. Curnutte, M.D., Ph.D., interim co-president of Portola and head of research and development, with responsibility for leading the development and execution of the Company’s global human resources strategy. “In this period of high growth, Ernie is a vital addition to the leadership team and I am thrilled to welcome him to Portola,” said Dr. Curnutte. “His extensive expertise and proven leadership track record will be critical to our success as we seek to build on our existing portfolio, expand our footprint, and continue to attract and retain the talented individuals needed to accelerate our mission of delivering life-saving medicines to patients.”

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