Can Akannac

Can Akannac is an accomplished marketing and commercial strategy professional currently serving as Vice President of Marketing & New Product Planning at Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc., with previous roles that include Executive Director of Marketing and Senior Director of Commercial Strategy & Execution. Prior experience at Amgen spans several key positions, including Commercial Director for Multiple Myeloma and participation in the Commercial Leadership Program, where Can held various roles focused on strategy and operations in oncology and neuroscience. Earlier career highlights include serving as Director of Research at Egon Zehnder, leading a team in business development within the Medical Devices & Diagnostics sector, and holding positions at ING Bank and St. Jude Medical. Can holds an MBA in Health Care Management from The Wharton School and a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Business from Washington University in St. Louis.