In addition, the association has confirmed the appointments of Bernard Grimm, as Healthcare Director and Agnes Borg as Industrial Biotech Director.

Bernard brings over three decades of experience in the biopharmaceutical’s sector and Agnes is promoted from her previous role with EuropaBio of Industrial Biotech Manager.

Commenting on these announcements Joanna Dupont-Inglis added “EuropaBio combines a diverse and talented team, an experienced and dedicated membership and a growing community of people who are passionate about biotech. It’s an exciting time for us, where both the real-time benefits of the technology and its future potential for developing solutions for people and planet, are becoming increasingly evident. It’s a privilege to be leading the work of this association.”

The outgoing Secretary General John Brennan leaves to take up a global corporate regulatory role for the medical devices industry.