Former Altria Executive Brian Quigley Joins Respira as CEO

Aug.22.2022
Former Altria Executive Brian Quigley Joins Respira as CEO
Brian Quigley appointed CEO of Respira Technologies, a health tech company focused on commercializing medical inhalation devices.

Former Altria Group executive Brian Quigley has been appointed as the new CEO of Respira Technologies. Mario Danek, the founder of Respira, will now serve as the Chief Technology Officer.


Respira is a health technology company supported by California venture capital. The company focuses on commercializing medical inhalation device technology to improve patient outcomes. Currently, the company is working with the FDA to achieve joint product authorization and launch the first inhalable prescription smoking cessation therapy.


Quigley spent 16 years working at Altria Group, serving as the President and CEO of the company's smokeless and innovative products/e-cigarette business for 7 years. He has also been an investor in the CBD and alcohol industries, and has served on the board of directors for Mustgrow Biologics and Belle Isle Craft Spirits.


Due to Respira's efforts to secure funding for clinical trials, Danek made significant changes to the company's leadership structure. With a successful business background and experience leading a Fortune 150 company, Quigley's appointment as CEO will help drive Respira into its next phase as it prepares to submit investigational new drug applications and begin human clinical trials. This shift will allow Danek to focus on Respira's technology, specifically inventing and improving its innovative inhalation device for multiple potential indications and target markets.


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