Press Release

Osmetech plc ('Osmetech' or the 'Company')

 

Board Change

 

17 July 2009

                    

Osmetech plc (OMH.L) announces that James White has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a director of the Company on 16 July 2009. Chris Gleeson, Non-executive Chairman and Faiz Kayyem, Non-executive Vice Chairman, will jointly act as interim Chief Executive until a permanent appointment has been made. The search for a new Chief Executive Officer has commenced.
Chris Gleeson, Chairman and acting Chief Executive Officer said: "The Board wishes to thank James for his commitment and significant contribution to the development of Osmetech’s business during his time as Chief Executive Officer.”

 

For further information:

 

Osmetech plc:

+44 (0) 20 7849 6027

David Sandilands, Finance Director

 

 

 

Madano Partnership:

+44 (0) 207 593 4000

Mark Way

 

Matthew Moth  

 

 

Canaccord Adams Limited:

+44 (0) 20 7050 6500

Robert Finlay

 

Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor