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Directorate Change
28 August 2019
OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing compounds to tackle obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, announces the departure of Christina Wood as Executive Sales & Marketing Director by mutual agreement. Dr Fred Narbel, Managing Director of OptiBiotix's prebiotic division containing its SweetBiotix, OptiBiotic and microbiome modulating technology platforms will take over Christina's responsibilities for SlimBiome and GoFigure.
OptiBiotix will continue to evolve the executive and non-executive team in-line with the changing needs of the business with the aim of delivering profitable divisions across all areas of the Company.
Stephen O'Hara, CEO of OptiBiotix, commented: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Christina for her professionalism and hard work with OptiBiotix and wish her all the best in the future".
This announcement contains information which, prior to its disclosure, was considered inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR).
For further information, please contact:
OptiBiotix Health Plc Stephen O'Hara, Chief Executive |
www.optibiotix.com Contact via Walbrook below |
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (NOMAD) | Tel: 020 7213 0880 |
Liam Murray / Jo Turner / Ludovico Lazzaretti | |
finnCap (Broker) | Tel: 020 7220 0500 |
Geoff Nash / Kate Bannatyne (Corporate Finance) Camille Gochez (Corporate Broking) |
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goetzpartners securities Limited | Tel: 0203 859 7725 |
Ulrich Kinzel | |
Walbrook PR Ltd Anna Dunphy |
Mob: 07876 741 001 |
Caution regarding forward looking statements
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About OptiBiotix - www.optibiotix.com
OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), which was formed in March 2012, brings science to the development of compounds which modify the human microbiome - the collective genome of the microbes in the body - in order to prevent and manage human disease and promote wellness.
OptiBiotix has an extensive R&D program working with leading academics in the development of microbial strains, compounds, and formulations which are used as active ingredients and supplements. More than twenty international food and healthcare supplement companies have signed agreements with OptiBiotix to incorporate their human microbiome modulators into a wide range of food products and drinks.
OptiBiotix is also developing its own range of consumer supplements and health products. The Company's current areas of focus include obesity, cardiovascular health, and diabetes.
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