18 September 2008
Eco Animal Health Group plc
("ECO" or the "Company")
Appointment of Director
The Board of Eco Animal Health Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment
of David Danson as a non-executive director of the Company.
Mr Danson (62) is a veterinary surgeon and a Member of the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons in London. He is currently a Director and chief operating
officer of Safeguard Biosystems (Holdings) Limited, a biotech company focusing
on diagnostics.
Mr Danson is also a non-executive director of Moredun Scientific Limited, the
commercial arm of the Moredun Group, which provides services to the animal
health, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He was previously chief
operating officer of UA Group plc which he helped lead to a successful sale for
£52m in 2005. Full details of his directorships are included in Appendix A.
There are no other disclosures required under Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the
AIM rules.
Peter Lawrence, Executive Chairman of Eco Animal Health Group plc, stated
"We are delighted that David has agreed to join the Board. He brings invaluable
experience in the animal health sector and also significant public company
expertise. This will be of enormous benefit to us particularly in our dealings
with the various regulatory bodies."
Contacts:
ECO Animal Health Group plc Peter Lawrence 020
8336 6190
Spiro Financial Anthony Spiro 020 8336 6196
Cenkos Securities plc Stephen Keys 020
7397 8926
(Nominated Adviser) Elizabeth
Bowman 020 7397 8928
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ECO Animal Health Group plc is a leader in the development, registration and
marketing of pharmaceutical products for animals. Our products for these global
growth markets promote well-being. Our financial goals are achieved through the
careful and responsible application of science to generate value for our
shareholders.
APPENDIX A
Current directorships:
Moredun Scientific Limited
Safeguard Biosystems (Holdings) Limited
Safeguard Biosystems Limited
Forsite Diagnostics Limited
Previous directorships:
Biokema SA
UA Group plc
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