Christopher John  Kenney net worth and biography

Christopher Kenney Biography and Net Worth

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.

How old is Christopher John Kenney?

Dr. Kenney is currently 53 years old. There are 7 older executives and no 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.

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?

Christopher John Kenney has not been actively trading shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals within the last three months. Most recently, Christopher John Kenney sold 700 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.01, for a transaction totalling $24,507.00. Learn More on Christopher John Kenney's trading history.

Who are Xenon Pharmaceuticals' active insiders?

Xenon Pharmaceuticals' insider roster includes James Empfield (EVP), 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 6 times. They sold a total of 150,698 shares worth more than $6,077,150.31. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 7th when EVP Sherrington Robin sold 7,137 shares worth more than $330,300.36. Insiders at Xenon Pharmaceuticals own 5.4% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Xenon Pharmaceuticals.

Information on this page was last updated on 3/7/2024.

Christopher John Kenney Insider Trading History at Xenon Pharmaceuticals

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
3/24/2023Sell700$35.01$24,507.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/21/2022Buy700$28.81$20,167.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Christopher John Kenney Buying and Selling Activity at Xenon Pharmaceuticals

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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Company Overview

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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in developing therapeutics to treat patients with neurological disorders in Canada. Its clinical development pipeline includes XEN496, a Kv7 potassium channel opener that is Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of KCNQ2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy; and XEN1101, a Kv7 potassium channel opener, which is in Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The company's product candidates also comprise NBI-921352, a selective Nav1.6 sodium channel inhibitor that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of SCN8A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, and other indications, including adult focal epilepsy. It has a license and collaboration agreement with the Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. to develop treatments for epilepsy. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.
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