Sept 18 (Reuters) - Helix Biopharma Corp HBP.TO :
* IF BOARD HAS NOT APPOINTED CEO BY NOV. 1,BOARD
INTENDS TO APPOINT YVON BASTIEN TO ASSUME ROLE OF PRESIDENT,CEO ON INTERIM
BASIS
* helix biopharma corp. announces leadership transition
* says president and ceo robert verhagen
resigned
* says verhagen will continue to serve as ceo
to assist in the company's management transition
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