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Matthew Davidson

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

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-08-13

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 has focused on Adial Pharmaceuticals undergoing significant executive and board transitions, with planned leadership changes tied to an upcoming annual meeting vote. The company has also secured $32 million in financing and granted stock to newly appointed executives as part of an expansion of its leadership team.

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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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