8th May 2014 16:12
LONDON (Alliance News) - Eden Research PLC Thursday said that non-executive Chairman Ben Gill has passed away, aged 64.
Gill joined the AIM-listed natural micro-encapsulation company as chairman in June 2009.
Eden Research said that non-executive Director Tom Lupton will take on the role of interim chairman.
"Ben will be remembered and missed by all of us at Eden. He was a highly valued chairman and friend. He provided our board with insightful and considered advice and was instrumental in steering Eden towards the commercial success that we are now starting to experience. My colleagues and I extend our thoughts and deepest sympathy to his family," said Managing Director Clive Newitt in a statement.
The company made the announcement after the market closed Thursday. Its stock had closed 1.8% higher at 8.40 pence.
By Rowena Harris-Doughty; [email protected]; @rharrisdoughty
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