Oxford Biomedica Appoints Namrata P Patel as Non-Executive Director

Oxford Biomedica plc has appointed Ms. Namrata P Patel to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Ms. Patel is currently SVP, Product Supply, within the Global Beauty Sector at Procter & Gamble. Over the course of her career, Ms. Patel has worked at a number of major multi-national corporations, holding senior positions at Gillette, WH Smith and Coca-Cola, with a strong focus on international supply chain management.

Dr. Roch Doliveux, Chair and Interim CEO of Oxford Biomedica, said : “Namrata is a high calibre and timely appointment for Oxford Biomedica as we advance our manufacturing and CMC capabilities, whilst expanding our global presence. We warmly welcome her to the Board and look forward to utilising her international manufacturing and supply chain expertise, as well as her experience in sustainability as we deliver on our aim of becoming a global fully integrated viral vector leader.”

Ms. Namrata Patel said : “Oxford Biomedica is at an exciting time in its development as it broadens its scope into AAV and significantly expands its manufacturing capacity to meet the growing global demand for its viral vector capabilities. I look forward to working closely with the rest of the Board and the management team as the Company continues to progress as a global leader in the gene and cell therapy space.”