Ryan J. Watts is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Denali Therapeutics. Ryan has held the CEO seat since August 2015.
Current company
Denali Therapeutics
Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of biotherapeutics designed to cross the blood-brain barrier using our proprietary TransportVehicle™ platform.
Biotechnology ResearchHeadquartered in South San FranciscoFounded 2015Nasdaq: DNLI
Source: Denali Therapeutics on LinkedInRyan J. Watts has been CEO of Denali Therapeutics since August 2015.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
University of Utah, Bachelor's Degree, BiologyStanford University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological SciencesSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstRyan J. Watts leads a leadership team of 3 published executives. The most recent appointment is Peter Chin as Chief Medical Officer, Head of Development, in seat since March 2026.
Executive leadership
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan J. Watts | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | August 2015 |
| Alexander O. Schuth | Chief Operating and Financial Officer, and Secretary | May 2022 |
| Peter Chin | Chief Medical Officer, Head of Development | March 2026 |
Sources: Denali Therapeutics 2026 DEF 14A
Ryan J. Watts is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Denali Therapeutics. Ryan has held the CEO seat since August 2015.
Ryan J. Watts has been CEO of Denali Therapeutics since August 2015, according to LinkedIn profile.
Ryan J. Watts has been CEO of Denali Therapeutics for 11 years, since August 2015.
Alexander O. Schuth (Chief Operating and Financial Officer, and Secretary), Peter Chin (Chief Medical Officer, Head of Development). Source: Denali Therapeutics 2026 DEF 14A.
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