UK biotech body elects new chairman
pharmafile | September 3, 2010 | Appointment | Research and Development | BIA, appointment, research and development
Cellzome’s president and chief executive Tim Edwards has been elected chairman of the BioIndustry Association.
Commenting on his election he said: “I eagerly look forward to helping the BIA build on the successes it has achieved to date. The UK life sciences sector continues to face a number of challenges which the BIA can help its members address and overcome.”
Prior to his time at Cellzome Tim held various positions at British Biotech, including board director and acting chief executive, and before that he was an investment banker in London specialising in the healthcare sector.
Tim takes over from Dr Clive Dix, who was chairman of the UK biotech industry association for the past two and a half years, and will remain on its board.
The BIA’s chief executive Nigel Gaymond, said: “I would like to thank Clive for the massive contribution he has made to the BIA during his time as chairman. I would especially like to thank him for the contribution he has made to our work with the Office for Life Sciences. Additionally, I look forward to working with Tim to continue to take the BIA forward.”
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