Mr. Willard has a 30+ year track record of leadership across public and private sectors as CEO of multiple biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, with an impressive history of delivering significant fundraises and strategic collaborations Corporate focus on delivering top-line results from the pivotal Phase 2b clinical trial in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), anticipated in the third quarter of 2026 Than Powell stepped down as interim CEO; will remain with the Company to support the leadership transition and continue his work in the Company's on-going business development activities MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN), a clinical stage regenerative medicine biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for life-threatening, rare pediatric and chronic aging-related conditions, today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Stephen H. Willard as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 11, 2026.