New York Global Innovations Inc. has appointed Mr. Peter N. Payne, age 57, to serve as the company's chief executive officer, effective as of January 10, 2017. Mr. Payne was previously employed as founder and president of Gennaker Bio, LLC, since January 2016, where he also served in the same capacity from July 2012 to October 2013. From November 2014 to January 2016, he served as senior vice president of business development & corporate strategy at Chimerix Inc. Prior to his time at Chimerix Inc., starting in October 2013, Mr. Payne was chief executive officer and co-founder of eXcelerate Research Inc. From January 2011 to June 2012, Mr. Payne was employed as the chief business officer and head of U.S. operations for TcLand Expression, S.A.