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Matthew Davidson

Chief Development Officer and Director (CEO appointment pending stockholder vote September 17, 2026), ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · United States

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Matthew Davidson is the CEO of ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (ADIL). Davidson is based in the United States.

Dr. Matthew Davidson is co-founder and former CEO of Azora Therapeutics. He joined Adial Pharmaceuticals in June 2026 as Chief Development Officer and Director following Adial's acquisition of Azora. He holds a degree from Stanford University School of Medicine.

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Recent coverage of Adial Pharmaceuticals has focused on significant leadership transitions at the company, including plans to replace both the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer following the 2026 annual meeting. Earlier reporting also covered the company's expansion of its executive leadership team alongside the completion of a private investment in public equity financing round.

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Matthew Davidson is the Chief Development Officer and Director (CEO appointment pending stockholder vote September 17, 2026) of ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., based in United States.
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