uniQure N.V. (NASDAQ: QURE), a leader in human gene therapy, today announced the appointment of Dan Soland as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Soland will succeed Jörn Aldag, who has decided to step down as CEO, a role he has held since 2009. Mr. Soland will also be nominated for appointment to uniQure’s Management Board, subject to approval by the Company’s General Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Aldag will be available to assist the Company during the transition.