Royalty Pharma plc announced the expansion of its senior leadership team. This expansion highlights Royalty Pharma's success in developing a talented, diverse and experienced leadership team responsible for formulating and executing on its mission to accelerate innovation and transform patient lives. The following promotions are effective January 1, 2023, and each individual will join the Senior Leadership Committee: Sara Klymkowskywill be promoted to Senior Vice President, Research & Investments.

Sara has been an integral member of the Research & Investments team since joining Royalty Pharma in 2012. She has played a key role in executing many of Royalty Pharma's most important transactions, including investments in the Vertex cystic fibrosis franchise, Tysabri and Trelegy. Brienne Kugler will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Research & Investments.

Brienne has been a key member of the Research & Investments team since joining Royalty Pharma in 2014. She has played a major role in executing many of Royalty Pharma's most important transactions, including multiple Biohaven investments, Tremfya and Evrysdi. Alessandra Sassun will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Human Capital.

Alessandra joined Royalty Pharma in 2020 and is responsible for overseeing Royalty Pharma's human resource planning, professional development and performance management.