– UK, Northwich – Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC (LON: DPH) today announced the appointment of Geeta Gopalan to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 January 2023.
“On behalf of the Board and all stakeholders, I am delighted to welcome Geeta to Dechra. She brings significant capabilities and experience both in Executive and Non-Executive roles, which will further strengthen the Board and provide continuity during the next phase of Dechra’s growth and development,” said Board Chair, Alison Platt.
Geeta Gopalan will also join the Audit, Remuneration, and Nomination Committees.
About Geeta Gopalan
Geeta Gopalan has a breadth of Non-Executive Director experience and chairing risk, audit, and remuneration committees since 2017. Geeta is currently a Non-Executive Director of Virgin Money UK plc. She is a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Chair of the Risk Committee and Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Funding Circle Holdings Plc. Previously, she was a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Ultra Electronic Holdings Plc, and a member of the Remuneration Committee of VocaLink. In addition, Geeta also served as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk Committee at Wizink Bank SA.
She has over 25 years of experience in financial services and retail banking, particularly payments and digital innovation. She was formerly the Executive Chair of Monitise Europe and Vice-Chair of the Big Lottery Fund England. Before these roles, Geeta was Director of Payment Services with HBOS plc and previously Managing Director, at UK Retail Bank and Business Development Head EMEA at Citigroup.
Geeta is a Chartered Accountant and Trustee of the Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000.
About Dechra
Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in developing, manufacturing, selling, and marketing high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
For more information: https://www.dechra.com/
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