Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that Darlene Deptula-Hicks has submitted her resignation, effective February 7, 2017, to pursue other interests. While the company conducts an executive search for a permanent successor, Lance Thibault of Danforth Advisors, is assuming the role of Acting Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Darlene Deptula-Hicks joined Pieris Pharmaceuticals as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in September 2015.