Dr. Andrew Cheng joined Akero in September, 2018, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Akero, Andrew served Gilead Sciences’ Senior Vice President from 2009-2015, then became Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, during which time, he was responsible for the clinical development for the HIV program resulting in 11 FDA/EMA approved products. His past responsibilities also included medical affairs and the creation of the development operations department (regulatory affairs, clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, project management, clinical pharmacology, and biometrics), which covered clinical development support in multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, inflammation, respiratory, cardiovascular, HIV, and liver diseases.
Andrew previously served on the board of directors of Syntimmune, Inc., which was acquired by Alexion, and in August 2019, joined the board of directors of Arbutus Biopharma Corporation. He holds a BA in biology from Johns Hopkins University, and an MD and PhD in cellular and molecular biology from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA, and was board certified in internal medicine.
What is Andrew Cheng's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Andrew Cheng is at least $27.75 million as of March 12th, 2025. Dr. Cheng owns 654,324 shares of Akero Therapeutics stock worth more than $27,751,189 as of March 26th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Dr. Cheng may own. Additionally, Dr. Cheng receives an annual salary of $1,040,000.00 as CEO at Akero Therapeutics. Learn More about Andrew Cheng's net worth.
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How do I contact Andrew Cheng?
The corporate mailing address for Dr. Cheng and other Akero Therapeutics executives is 170 HARBOR WAY, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94080. Akero Therapeutics can also be reached via phone at (650) 487-6488 and via email at akero@sternir.com. Learn More on Andrew Cheng's contact information.
Has Andrew Cheng been buying or selling shares of Akero Therapeutics?
During the past quarter, Andrew Cheng has sold $4,560,001.44 of Akero Therapeutics stock. Most recently, Andrew Cheng sold 1,738 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.88, for a transaction totalling $78,001.44. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 654,324 shares of the company's stock, valued at $29,366,061.12. Learn More on Andrew Cheng's trading history.
Who are Akero Therapeutics' active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Akero Therapeutics?
During the last twelve months, Akero Therapeutics insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 200,000 shares worth more than $9,600,000.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 58 times. They sold a total of 969,114 shares worth more than $33,269,224.75. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 17th when insider Catriona Yale sold 10,000 shares worth more than $447,600.00. Insiders at Akero Therapeutics own 7.9% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Akero Therapeutics. Information on this page was last updated on 3/17/2025.
