– FRANCE, Vélizy-Villacoublay – Novacyt S.A. (EPA: ALNOV / LON: NCYT), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announced the appointment of Dr. John Brown CBE as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective from 1 October 2024, succeeding James Wakefield who is retiring from the Board.
“It is a pleasure to have John stepping into the role of Chairman at Novacyt. John has a proven track record of successfully building life sciences companies and his wealth of knowledge in capital markets and the life sciences sector will be important as we look to execute the strategic plan of the combined business,” said CEO Lyn Rees.
About Dr. John Brown
Dr. John Brown was appointed Non-Executive Director of Novacyt in September 2023 following the acquisition of Yourgene Health and has over 38 years industry experience, which includes significant capital markets and board experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector. He is currently Chairman of Laverock Therapeutics Ltd and Calcivis Ltd, and until recently was Chairman of Synpromics Ltd, BioCity Group and the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult. Previously, he was Chairman of Kyowa Kirin International plc, BTG plc, Axis-Shield plc, Touch Bionics Ltd and CXR Biosciences Ltd and Senior Non-Executive Director of Quantum Pharma plc. Dr Brown was appointed to the Board of Yourgene Health in July 2019 as a Non-executive Director and became Chairman in April 2022.
Dr. John Brown said: “I am delighted to be appointed Chairman of Novacyt. The Group has a strong and diverse portfolio of differentiated molecular diagnostic products, established sales channels and a world-class team of experts. I look forward to continuing to work with Lyn and the rest of the Board as we drive the business through the next stage of development.”
About Novacyt Group
Novacyt is an international molecular diagnostics company providing a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, primarily focused on the delivery of genomic medicine. The Company develops, manufactures, and commercialises a range of molecular assays and instrumentation to deliver workflows and services that enable seamless end-to-end solutions from sample to result across multiple sectors including human health, animal health and environmental.
For more: https://novacyt.com/
- Disclaimer - News, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Talent4Boards does not guarantee that news is accurate or about the correct person and accepts neither liability for the consequences of the reader’s reliance, nor responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Nothing in this release should be considered for decisions about referred securities. Products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.