Oxford, UK- July 2024- Oxford Biomedica announces the appointment of Laurence Espinasse as a Non-Executive Director, effective as of 24 July 2024.

Ms. Espinasse brings more than two decades of experience across the legal and healthcare sectors and since 2021 has served as the General Counsel and Compliance Officer at Institut Mérieux SA (“Institut Mérieux”). Following the acquisition of ABL Europe (since renamed Oxford Biomedica (France)) in January 2024, Institut Mérieux is now a major shareholder in Oxford Biomedica, owning more than 10 percent of the Company’s ordinary shares.

Dr. Roch Doliveux, Chair of Oxford Biomedica, commented: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Laurence Espinasse as Non-Executive Director. Her vast legal experience will be a strong asset for the Company as we look to build on significant commercial momentum and capitalise on the fast-growing cell and gene therapy sector. We look forward to her support and advice in driving OXB’s continued success.”

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Laurence Espinasse, incoming Board Member at Oxford Biomedica, added: “Following the acquisition of ABL Europe, I am honoured to be joining Oxford Biomedica’s Board of Directors. Institut Mérieux’s significant investment reflects our confidence in Oxford Biomedica’s potential. I look forward to working closely with the Board to drive the next phase of growth as a world-leading cell and gene therapy CDMO.”