Anatara Lifesciences Limited (ASX:ANR) Chair Transition
Chair TransitionMelbourne, July 26, 2021 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Anatara Lifesciences (
ASX:ANR), a developer of evidence-based solutions for gastrointestinal diseases in humans and animals, is pleased to announce the transition of Dr David Brookes from Non-Executive Director to Chairman. Sue MacLeman will continue on the Board, transitioning from Chair to Non-Executive Director.
The Board determined that, having successfully steered the Company following its decision to focus on the development of products and technologies in the human health sector with a focus on gut health, the time was now right for Dr Brookes to transition to the role of Chair as the Company progresses towards clinical trials.
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