Thomas K. Equels
Executive Vice Chairman
Business Management
Hemispherx Biopharma
United States of America
Biography
THOMAS K. EQUELS, M.S. J.D., was named Chief Executive Officer in February 2016, served as President since August 2015, has been a Director since 2008 and presently serves as our Executive Vice Chairman. Mr. Equels previously served as Secretary from 2008 to 2016, General Counsel from 2010 to 2016, and Chief Financial Officer from December 2013 to February 2016. While serving full-time at Hemispherx, Mr. Equels has been the President and Managing Director of the Equels Law Firm based in Miami Florida that focuses on litigation. For over a quarter century, Mr. Equels has represented national and state governments as well as companies in the banking, insurance, aviation, pharmaceutical and construction industries. On numerous occasions, Mr. Equels has been the court appointed receiver to turnaround distressed companies. Mr. Equels received his Juris Doctor degree with high honors from Florida State University. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Troy University and also obtained his Masters' Degree in Management from Troy. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Research Interest
Business Management
