Akili CEO Eddie Martucci transitions to board chair, Matt Franklin to succeed

Akili announced that Eddie Martucci transitioned to the role of board chair, and Matt Franklin has been appointed to serve as president and CEO of the company and as a member of its board of directors, effective October 5. Martucci replaces former board chair, Chamath Palihapitiya, who has resigned from the board, effective October 4. The leadership transition follows the company’s announcement in September that it plans to shift from a prescription to a non-prescription business model. As the company progresses into this next phase. Franklin joined Akili in June 2022 as its president and chief operating officer.