Gene and cell therapy group Oxford Biomedica has announced the appointment of Namrata P Patel to the board as an independent non-executive director.
Patel is senior vice-president, product supply, in the global beauty sector at Procter & Gamble, and has held senior positions at Gillette, WH Smith and Coca-Cola.
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.”