March 19 (Reuters) - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc:
* SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS WELCOMES JIONG SHAO AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND REAFFIRMS INTENT TO SEEK NASDAQ/HKSE DUAL LISTING IN 2018
* SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS INC - APPOINTED MR JIONG SHAO AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)