Machelle Sanders Appointed to Novan Board of Directors

Novan, Inc. (“the Company” or “Novan”) (NASDAQ:NOVN) today announced the appointment of Machelle Sanders to the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Sanders is a former biopharmaceutical executive with extensive experience in quality, manufacturing and operations. She is currently Secretary of the N.C. Department of Administration and, prior to her appointment as Secretary earlier this year, she served in several positions at Biogen including as vice president of manufacturing and general manager. In this role, Ms. Sanders led Biogen’s Research Triangle Parkoperations, the company’s largest manufacturing facility worldwide.