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title: "ARS appoints Donn Casale as CEO, replacing Richard Lowenthal"
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description: "ARS Pharmaceuticals has appointed Donn Casale as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Casale replaces Richard Lowenthal, who was terminated without cause. In addition to the CEO role, Casale has been appointed as a Class III director through the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders. The reason for the leadership change was not disclosed."
datetime: "2026-07-07T20:43:00.000Z"
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# ARS appoints Donn Casale as CEO, replacing Richard Lowenthal

**ARS appointed Donn Casale as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, replacing Richard Lowenthal.**

Individual

Donn Casale

Richard Lowenthal

Role

Chief Executive Officer; also appointed as Class III director

Chief Executive Officer (departing)

Type of Change

Appointed

Terminated

Effective Date

July 7, 2026

July 6-7, 2026 (notified July 6; termination effective immediately)

Reason

Not disclosed

Terminated without cause

Replacement Info

N/A

Replaced by Donn Casale

Background Details

Current President of the company; biographical details referenced in company 8-K filed May 13, 2026

Not disclosed

Board/Committee Role Changes

Appointed as Class III director through 2029 annual meeting of stockholders

Not disclosed

Original SEC Filing: ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. \[ SPRY \] - 8-K - Jul. 07, 2026

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