– UK, Northwich – Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC (LON: DPH) today announced the appointment of Board member Alison Platt as Chair of its Board of Directors, with effect from 1 January 2022, to succeed Tony Rice who will step down from the Board on 31 December 2021.
“I am delighted that Alison has accepted the Chair following Tony’s retirement at the end of the year. I look forward to working with Alison in her new role. Since joining us as a Non-Executive Director in 2020 Alison has gained a good understanding of Dechra and our culture. Her extensive leadership experience and skills will further enhance the team’s capabilities.” said CEO, Ian Page, Chief Executive Officer.
Dechra also announced today that Denise Goode, Non-Executive Director, has informed the Board that she will step down from the Board on 30 November 2021.
About Alison Platt
Alison Platt joined the Dechra Board as a Non-Executive Director in March 2020, she has extensive board experience gained in non-executive roles at, Bupa Arabia, Cable & Wireless, Skills for Health, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Alison is currently a Non-Executive Director at Tesco PLC, Spectrum Life, and Chair of Legal & General Financial Advice.
Alison Platt said: “I am delighted to have been offered the position as Dechra’s Chair and very much look forward to continuing to work with everyone at Dechra and continuing to build on the successful growth of the Company.”
About Dechra
Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture marketing, and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. Dechra’s business is unique as the majority of its products are used to treat medical conditions for which there is no other effective solution or have a clinical or dosing advantage over competitor products.
For more information: https://www.dechra.com/
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