COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Evaxion Biotech A/S (NASDAQ: EVAX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of AI-driven immunotherapies to improve the lives of patients with cancer and infectious diseases, announced today its shareholders elected Lars Holtug, a highly experienced financial professional with specific expertise in the healthcare industry, as a member of its Board of Directors. The vote was held at Evaxion’s Annual General Meeting on May 25, 2021. Lars Holtug will also chair Evaxion’s Audit Committee, taking over from Helen M. Boudreau, who chose not to stand for re-election for personal reasons. Marianne Søgaard, Chairwoman of Evaxion, said: “I am delighted to welcome Lars Holtug to the Evaxion Board of Directors. Lars brings a wealth of experience from senior roles in accountancy and Board memberships in numerous companies. He has spent significant time in the biotech industry, both in his ro