
Biotec chief executive appointed to government advisory panel
pharmafile | June 16, 2014 | Appointment | Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing | Biotec, wither
The chief executive of Biotec Services International Dr Fiona Withey has been appointed to provide guidance to the Welsh government on life sciences.
Withey will be joined alongside Dr Berwyn Clarke, executive chairman PBD Biotech, chairman NALIA Systems, entrepreneur in residence, Cardiff University, Dr Grahame Guilford, a former director at GE Healthcare, Dr Fraser Logue, managing director and VP at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostic Products and Professor Gareth Morgan, deputy pro-vice-chancellor, Professor of Paediatrics and Immunology, College of Medicine, Swansea University.
On her appointment Withey says: “I am delighted to lend my expertise to the Welsh government to help further the life sciences sector in Wales. I’m very keen to use my experience of growing Biotec Services internationally to help continue to develop, shape and influence the future of the life sciences sector in Wales and its long-term position as a global player.”
Welsh Government Economy Minister, Edwina Hart adds: “The new members will strengthen the Life Sciences Sector Panel, which provides me with very valuable advice on how we can help this important sector grow. With five members we now have a broad range of experience and knowledge which reflects the growth in this sector in Wales.”






