Clinical research company Atlanta Center for Medical Research (ACMR) revealed on Tuesday the appointment of Eric Riesenberg (CPA) as its chief executive officer.

Effective immediately, Riesenberg succeeds his father and the company's founder, Dr Robert Riesenberg.

Prior to the new appointment, Riesenberg has served as an advisor to ACMR's board of directors since 2001 and director of operations since 2008.

Currently, Riesenberg is a member of the board of advisors to the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and works with the Bioscience Leadership Council; a member of the American Israel Chamber of Commerce and works with the medical committee; as well as a member of the Drug Information Association (DIA) and American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP).