Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. August 22, 2005 Form 8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2005

Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado      
000-30489
84-1097796
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)  
         of incorporation)       

6400 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 1970, Englewood, CO 80111
(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (720) 488-1711

6400 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 1750, Englewood, CO 80111
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 5.02    Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

     Effective August 22, 2005, John B. Van Heuvelen became a member of the Board of Directors of Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. Since June 2002, Mr. Van Heuvelen has been a member of the Board of Directors of MasTec, Inc., and he is currently the Chairman of its Audit Committee. Mr. Van Heuvelen spent 13 years with Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter Reynolds in various executive positions in the mutual fund, unit investment trust, and municipal bond divisions, including serving as president of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Trust Company from 1993 until 1999. Since 1999, Mr. Van Heuvelen has been a private equity investor based in Denver, Colorado. His investment activities have included private telecom and technology firms, where he still remains active.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 26, 2005

 

LIFELINE THERAPEUTICS, INC.


By:    /s/ Brenda March                                
     Brenda March
     Interim Chief Executive Officer


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