Corcept Announces Planned Leadership Transition

Sean Maduck to Retire; Justin Gunn Appointed President, Endocrinology

Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT), a commercial-stage company engaged in the discovery and development of medications to treat severe endocrinologic, oncologic, metabolic and neurologic disorders by modulating the effects of the hormone cortisol, today announced the retirement of Sean Maduck, President of the company’s Endocrinology division. Justin Gunn will succeed Mr. Maduck and will fully assume his new responsibilities starting October 1. Mr. Gunn will join the company’s Executive Team, and will report to Joseph K. Belanoff, M.D., Corcept’s Chief Executive Officer. To enable a smooth transition, Mr. Maduck will remain with the company as a senior commercial advisor.