NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SIGA Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, announced today the appointment of Retired United States Army General John “Jack” Keane to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
General Keane, a retired four-star general, completed 37 years of public service in December 2003, culminating with his appointment as acting Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2003. He is a foreign policy and national security expert who serves as an advisor to presidents, cabinet officials, members of congress, international leaders, CEOs, and business leaders. He also provides nationwide analysis and commentary in speeches, articles, congressional testimony, and through television and radio interviews. General Keane has served as the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War since 2007 and as President of GSI, LLC, a consulting firm, since 2004.
General Keane holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fordham University and a master’s degree in philosophy from Western Kentucky University. He is a graduate of the Army War College and the Army Command and General Staff College. Among his numerous awards, General Keane was the first military leader to be honored with the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award at the Reagan Library and is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“We are honored to welcome General Keane to our Board of Directors,” said Diem Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer of SIGA Technologies. “His extensive experience, spanning a distinguished military career, as well as a deep understanding of U.S. national security and foreign policy, will add a critical dimension to our team. General Keane’s insights into global security challenges will be invaluable as we strive to expand the reach of our life-saving antiviral, collaborating with the Administration and key government stakeholders to bolster our national biodefense capabilities.”
“I am delighted to join this dynamic board and contribute to SIGA’s important national security mission,” said General Keane. “Throughout my life in the Army and my work in national security, I’ve seen firsthand how critical preparedness is in protecting our country from evolving threats. SIGA’s commitment to supplying its FDA-approved antiviral TPOXX to the U.S. strategic national stockpile, as well as to international governments, aligns with my strong belief in proactive, strategic readiness. I look forward to helping our partners enhance our biodefense efforts to safeguard our people and our nation.”
ABOUT SIGA
SIGA is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company and leader in global health focused on the development of innovative medicines to treat and prevent infectious diseases. With a primary focus on orthopoxviruses, we are dedicated to protecting humanity against the world’s most severe infectious diseases, including those that occur naturally, accidentally, or intentionally. Through partnerships with governments and public health agencies, we work to build a healthier and safer world by providing essential countermeasures against these global health threats. Our flagship product, TPOXX® (tecovirimat), is an antiviral medicine approved in the U.S. and Canada for the treatment of smallpox and authorized in Europe, the UK, and Japan for the treatment of smallpox, mpox (monkeypox), cowpox, and vaccinia complications. For more information about SIGA, visit www.siga.com.
