Vernalis Group plc: appointment of Non-Executive Director
27 May 2002
Vernalis Group plc ('Vernalis') today announced the appointment of Carol Ferguson as Non-Executive Director following the retirement of Sir William Asscher at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 24th May.
Carol Ferguson is a chartered accountant who began her investment career with Wood McKenzie, the Edinburgh stockbrokers, becoming a partner in 1984. Her most recent position was as Finance Director for Timney Fowler, a textiles company. She is currently a member of two Government bodies - the Dental Practice Board and the School Teachers Review Body and is a non-executive director of Gartmore Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc.
George Kennedy, Non-Executive Chairman, commented: "I am delighted that Carol Ferguson has accepted this appointment. She brings a wealth of experience in the financial sector and I am sure she will make a major contribution to the future development of the Company".
"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sir William Asscher for all his hard work on behalf of the Company over the last seven years".
Carol Ferguson said: "I am excited to be joining the Board and look forward to working closely with the Company to achieve its objectives of creating a successful business and developing its portfolio of innovative product candidates".
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