Whatman announces the appointment of Professor Hans Gunter Gassen to the company's board as a non-executive director
Professor Gassen will also chair the group's scientific advisory board.
Professor Gassen is chairman of biochemistry at the Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany and is also the coordinator for biotechnology at the Hessian Technology Foundation.
He has published over 150 scientific papers and is the author of five books on scientific topics.
He serves as an expert for many regulatory agencies in Germany and also advises the German government on biotechnology and biochemistry matters.
Commenting on the appointment, Bob Thian, chairman of Whatman, said: "Professor Gassen is a leading global expert in biotechnology and biochemistry and we are fortunate that he has agreed to join our board.
"Whatman has a number of highly innovative technologies, particularly within our biosciences segment, that offer significant opportunities for growth.
"As we step up our investment in these technologies, Professor Gassen's guidance will be invaluable in ensuring that we maximise their potential."
