On May 8, 2018, Dr. David Horn Solomon, resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Akari Therapeutics, Plc, effective immediately. Also effective on May 8, 2018, the Board appointed Clive Richardson to serve as the company's interim CEO. Mr. Richardson has served on the company's Board and as the company's COO for over two years.

The company is actively seeking a full-time CEO.