Aptamer Group plc (LON:APTA), the developer of novel Optimer® binders to enable innovation in the life sciences industry, has announced the appointment of Tim Sykes to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Tim is an experienced executive and non-executive director, having been CEO and, previously, CFO of Proactis Holdings PLC between 2006 and 2022 and having served as fractional or transitionary CFO at Avacta Group plc, Altitude Group, and Eleco plc. Tim currently serves as Non-Executive Director at Data Connect Group Limited and as fractional CFO at Rio AI Limited. Tim is a qualified chartered accountant, and at Aptamer Group he is Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.
Dr Adam Hargreaves, Chair of the Board of Aptamer Group, commented: “As we refocus the Group to capitalise on the Optimer assets that have been developed, it is important that the Aptamer Board has the right commercial, financial and operational expertise to support this. We are excited to welcome Tim to the Board, confident that his insights will be invaluable in shaping our capital market strategy and enhancing the financial management of the business.”