The board of directors of eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc. appointed Craig R. Jalbert, age 62, as the Company?s CEO. Mr. Jalbert has served as a principal of the Foxborough, Massachusetts accounting firm of Verdolino & Lowey, P.C. since 1987. For over 30 years he has focused his practice in distressed businesses and has served, and continues to serve, in the capacities of officer and director for numerous firms in their wind-down phases.