MediWound Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Aharon Yaari as the Chairman of the company's Board of Directors as of January 1, 2016. Mr. Yaari was appointed to the company's Board as a Director in late November 2015. Mr. Ruben Krupik, the current Chairman of the Board, asked to retire after serving in this capacity for the last 12 years due to his involvement in new activities and new commitments.