Biography

Mr. Appel has served as a member of the Board of Directors since November 2004. He was Advaxis’ President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2006 and Secretary and Chief Financial Officer from November 2004, until he resigned as Chief Financial Officer on September 7, 2006 and as President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary on December 15, 2006. From December 15, 2006 to December 2007, Mr. Appel served as a consultant to Advaxis. Mr. Appel currently is a self-employed consultant. Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Anima Cell Metrology Ltd., from 2008 through January 31, 2013. From 1999 to 2004, he was a partner and Managing Director of LV Equity Partners (formerly LibertyView Equity Partners). From 1998 until 1999, he was a Director of Business Development at Americana Financial Services, Inc. From 1994 to 1998, he was an attorney and completed his Master of Business Administration at Columbia University. Mr. Appel’s longstanding service with Advaxis and his entrepreneurial investment career in early stage biotech businesses qualify him to serve as director.