InnovaDerma announces Simon Pyper to its Board as upcoming Non-Executive Director

– AUSTRALIA, Melbourne / UK, London –  InnovaDerma PLC (LON: IDP), a developer of beauty, personal care and life science products, today announced the appointment of Simon Pyper to its Board a Non-Executive Director effective on 16 December 2020, subject to shareholder approval.

Simon, upon appointment, will also become a member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees and chair the Audit Committee.

“We are very pleased to have Simon join our board and believe that his extensive public company experience, coupled with his digital marketing and retail expertise, will further enhance the board’s skills and growth prospects for the Group.” said Executive Chairman, Joe Bayer.

Rodney Turner who has been a Non-executive Director of the Group since September 2014 has chosen not to stand for re-election and will be stepping down from the Board from the beginning of the General Meeting.

Joe Bayer added: “I would also like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to Rodney for his exemplary service to InnovaDerma. Over the last six years, he has provided considerable insight, regulatory and corporate governance expertise and wise counsel from the very early beginnings and through the growth of the Group to its current listed status. On behalf of the Board, we wish him the best for the future.”

About Simon Pyper

Simon has strong experience as an executive director of public companies and brings with him digital and marketing expertise. He was formerly CEO and CFO of digital marketing group Be Heard Group plc. Simon was appointed CFO of Be Heard Group plc in May 2018 and undertook the role of CEO from September 2018. Before this, he was CFO of AIM-listed GlobalData plc from 2007 to 2017. During his tenure, Simon oversaw its reverse takeover of TMN plc and admission to AIM and facilitated its acquisition led growth strategy. Simon is currently the CFO of Xenia Broking, one of the largest credit insurance brokers in the UK.

Simon John Pyper said: “InnovaDerma is an exciting business and one which has proven to be resilient in very challenging times. I look forward to joining the Board and working with my fellow directors to support its future growth.”

For more information: https://www.innovaderma.com/

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