Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARIA) Announces Appointment Of Thomas J. DesRosier, Senior Pharmaceutical-Industry Counsel, As Chief Legal And Administrative Officer

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA) today announced the appointment of Thomas J. DesRosier, Esq. to the position of executive vice president, chief legal and administration officer, and secretary. Mr. DesRosier will be responsible for global legal operations, information technology and other administrative functions. He will report to ARIAD's chairman and chief executive officer, Harvey J. Berger, M.D.