LANGHORNE, PA — NEXGEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXGL), a leader in high-performance hydrogel technologies, has named Steve Ciardiello, CPA, to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company’s financial and governance capabilities as it pursues new growth opportunities.
Ciardiello brings more than 25 years of senior financial leadership, including his current role as Chief Accounting Officer at Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK). His appointment signals NEXGEL’s intent to deepen its operational discipline and readiness for scaling within the public markets.
“Steve’s extensive experience, financial leadership and his deep understanding of public company operations make him an exciting addition to our Board,” said Adam Levy, CEO of NEXGEL.
Ciardiello said he was “honored to join the Board of Directors at NEXGEL during such an exciting phase of innovation and growth,” adding that he looks forward to helping expand the company’s global footprint.
At Shutterstock, Ciardiello leads a global finance team overseeing SEC compliance, tax, internal audit, and general accounting. Since joining the company in 2016, he has driven financial transformation initiatives, enhanced reporting systems, and led enterprise resource planning streamlining efforts.
His background includes more than 15 years in Big Four public accounting and prior leadership roles where he led financial process redesigns and ERP implementations.
The addition of Ciardiello to the Board is expected to bolster NEXGEL’s strategic execution and financial stewardship as it navigates a competitive medtech landscape.
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