Essentialis has promoted Aaron D. Berg from president and chief commercial officer to chief executive officer. Berg joined Essentialis in 2010 bringing business development and product commercialization experience to the company. He was also appointed to the Essentialis board of directors.

"As we now transition from mid-stage development to the next phase in our evolution, the board of directors recognized Aaron's cardiovascular and metabolic disease expertise make him an ideal leader for Essentialis," said Stuart Collinson, Ph.D., chairman of the board.