Hana Biosciences says CEO leaves, replacement named

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Hana Biosciences Inc HNAB.O said Steven Deitcher would replace Mark Ahn as its chief executive, effective immediately.

Ahn resigned to pursue an academic position at New Zealand's Victoria University, the biopharmaceutical company said in a statement. (Reporting by Nachiket Kelkar in Bangalore) ((Editing by Savio D'Souza; Reuters Messaging:nachiket.kelkar.reuters.com@reuters.net; within U.S. +1 646 223 8780; outside U.S. +91 80 4135 5800))