Christopher John Kenney net worth and biography

Christopher Kenney Biography and Net Worth

Insider of Xenon Pharmaceuticals

Dr. Kenney is employed by our wholly owned subsidiary, Xenon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and has served as our Chief Medical Officer since August 2021. Dr. Christopher Kenney is a board-certified neurologist with extensive clinical research experience within neuroscience in both industry and academic roles spanning more than 20 years. Most recently, Dr. Kenney served as Chief Medical Officer at Cadent Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on creating breakthrough therapies for neurological and psychiatric conditions, from 2019 until December 2020 when it was acquired by Novartis. Previously, Dr. Kenney was Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs (2018-2019) and Senior Vice President, Clinical Development (2016-2018) at Acorda Therapeutics. Prior to that position, from 2013 to 2016, Dr. Kenney served as Vice President/Senior Vice President of Clinical Development at Biotie Therapies, a biotechnology company focused on neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders that was acquired by Acorda Therapeutics in January 2016. Before joining Biotie, Dr. Kenney worked in clinical development at Novartis and Merck Serono. Dr. Kenney’s core medical and neurology training took place at Boston University School of Medicine and at University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Dr. Kenney held faculty positions at Baylor (2005-2007) and UCSD (2003-2005). In 2020, Dr. Kenney was appointed as a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.

What is Christopher John Kenney's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Christopher John Kenney is at least $388.37 thousand as of March 13th, 2026. Dr. Kenney owns 7,069 shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals stock worth more than $388,371 as of March 22nd. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Dr. Kenney may own. Additionally, Dr. Kenney receives an annual salary of $719,820.00 as Insider at Xenon Pharmaceuticals. Learn More about Christopher John Kenney's net worth.
How old is Christopher John Kenney?: Dr. Kenney is currently 53 years old. There are 4 older executives and 3 younger executives at Xenon Pharmaceuticals. The oldest executive at Xenon Pharmaceuticals is Ms. Shelley McCloskey B.A., Executive Vice President of Human Resources, who is 64 years old. Learn More on Christopher John Kenney's age.
What is Christopher John Kenney's salary?: As the Insider of Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc., Dr. Kenney earns $719,820.00 per year. The highest earning executive at Xenon Pharmaceuticals is Mr. Ian C. Mortimer C.M.A., CPA, M.B.A., President, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $1,070,000.00 per year. Learn More on Christopher John Kenney's salary.
How do I contact Christopher John Kenney?: The corporate mailing address for Dr. Kenney and other Xenon Pharmaceuticals executives is 200 - 3650 GILMORE WAY, BURNABY A1, V5G 48W. Xenon Pharmaceuticals can also be reached via phone at (604) 484-3300 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Christopher John Kenney's contact information.
Has Christopher John Kenney been buying or selling shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals?: In the last ninety days, Christopher John Kenney has sold $244,439.11 of Xenon Pharmaceuticals stock. Most recently, Christopher John Kenney sold 1,410 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.23, for a transaction totalling $77,874.30. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 7,069 shares of the company's stock, valued at $390,420.87. Learn More on Christopher John Kenney's trading history.
Who are Xenon Pharmaceuticals' active insiders?: Xenon Pharmaceuticals' insider roster includes Sherry Aulin (CFO), Andrea DiFabio (Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary), James Empfield (EVP), Steven Gannon (Director), Frank Holler (Director), Christopher Kenney (Insider), Ian Mortimer (President and Chief Executive Officer), Gary Patou (Director), Simon Pimstone (Director), Robin Sherrington (EVP), Dawn Svoronos (Director), and Christopher Von Seggern (Insider). Learn More on Xenon Pharmaceuticals' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals?: In the last year, insiders at the biopharmaceutical company sold shares 13 times. They sold a total of 387,012 shares worth more than $21,773,584.53. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 13th when insider Andrea Difabio sold 1,342 shares worth more than $74,118.66. Insiders at Xenon Pharmaceuticals own 4.1% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Xenon Pharmaceuticals.
Information on this page was last updated on 3/13/2026.

Christopher John Kenney Insider Trading History at Xenon Pharmaceuticals

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
3/13/2026	Sell	1,410	$55.23	$77,874.30	7,069
3/10/2026	Sell	2,771	$60.11	$166,564.81	4,729
3/24/2023	Sell	700	$35.01	$24,507.00
1/21/2022	Buy	700	$28.81	$20,167.00

Christopher John Kenney Buying and Selling Activity at Xenon Pharmaceuticals

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Company Overview

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of therapeutics to treat patients with neurological disorders in Canada. Its clinical development pipeline includes XEN1101, a novel and potent Kv7 potassium channel opener, which is in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The company has a license and collaboration agreement with the Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. for the development of NBI-921352, a selective Nav1.6 sodium channel inhibitor that is in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of SCN8A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, and other indications, including adult focal epilepsy. Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

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Christopher Kenney Biography and Net Worth

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