Fibrocell Science, Inc. announced that, as of October 2, 2014, Gregory Weaver is no longer employed by the company. Mr. Weaver served as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary of the company. The company will begin a search for a successor Chief Financial Officer.

On October 2, 2014, the Board of Directors of the company appointed Kimberly M. Smith, the company's Controller, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Ms. Smith, 37, will continue to serve as the Controller of the company, a position she has held since January 2014. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Smith was a financial consultant with AC Lordi Corporation from 2010 to 2013 working exclusively for AC Lordi Corporation's client, ViroPharma Incorporated.

From 2004 to 2010, Ms. Smith was a financial consultant with The Siegfried Group, LLP, representing a variety of clients. Prior to joining The Siegfried Group, LLP, Ms. Smith was a financial analyst for Motorola, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. Ms. Smith began her career as a staff accountant at Ernst & Young LLP from 1998 to 2000 and as a senior accountant from 2000 to 2002.

Ms. Smith is a Certified Public Accountant and also holds the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation.