Biotage AB (publ) appoints new CFO

Rhea-AI Summary

Biotage AB has appointed Maja Nilsson as the new CFO, effective October 1, 2021. Maja brings extensive experience from her roles in Getinge, where she served as CFO and Executive VP. Her background includes management positions in finance, consulting, and business control. CEO Tomas Blomquist expressed confidence that Maja's expertise will enhance Biotage's growth. Biotage, headquartered in Uppsala, focuses on providing innovative solutions in drug discovery and analytical testing, aiming for sustainability in various industries.

Positive

• Maja Nilsson's experience in management positions, particularly at Getinge, may bring valuable insights and best practices to Biotage.
• Her appointment is expected to strengthen the leadership team as the company scales its business.

Negative

• None.

UPPSALA, Sweden, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Maja Nilsson has been appointed as new CFO and member of Biotage AB (publ) Group Management, based out of the Group Headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden

Maja brings deep knowledge and experience from different functions within finance and management, in the life science industry. Maja has a solid career in management positions within Getinge, and most currently as CFO for Getinge's Product Area Critical Care and as Executive Vice President for Maquet Critical Care AB. Prior to joining Getinge, Maja's most recent assignments was with PwC as Manager and Accounting Consultant and John Mattson Fastighets AB as Business Controller.

"I am very happy to welcome Maja as new CFO for Biotage. Maja will be a key contributor in scaling up Biotage's business going forward and I am convinced she will bring even further competence and strengths to Biotage.", says Tomas Blomquist, CEO and President of Biotage."

Maja assumes her new position on October 1, 2021.

This is information that Biotage AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the Securities Markets Act.  The information was submitted for publication at 15.00 CET on Jul 1, 2021

About Biotage

Biotage is a Global Impact Tech Company committed to solving society's problems. We offer workflow solutions and products to customers in drug discovery and development, analytical testing and water and environmental testing.

Biotage is contributing to sustainable science with the goal to make the world healthier, greener and cleaner - HumanKind Unlimited.

Our customers span a broad range of market segments including pharmaceutical, biotech, contract research and contract manufacturers as well as clinical, forensic and academic laboratories in addition to organizations focused on food safety, clean water and environmental sustainability.

Biotage is headquartered in Uppsala in Sweden and employs approx. 485 people worldwide. The Group had sales of 1,092 MSEK in 2020 and our products are sold in more than 70 countries. Biotage's share (BIOT) is listed in the Mid Cap segment on the NASDAQ Stockholm.

Website: www.biotage.com

This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com

https://news.cision.com/biotage/r/biotage-ab--publ--appoints-new-cfo,c3378160

The following files are available for download:

https://mb.cision.com/Main/705/3378160/1439618.pdf

Press release (PDF)

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/biotage-ab-publ-appoints-new-cfo-301324361.html

SOURCE Biotage

FAQ

Who has been appointed as CFO of Biotage and when?

Maja Nilsson has been appointed as the new CFO of Biotage, effective October 1, 2021.

What experience does Maja Nilsson bring to Biotage?

Maja Nilsson has extensive experience in finance and management roles, particularly as CFO at Getinge and in consulting with PwC.

What is the significance of Maja Nilsson's appointment for Biotage?

Her appointment is seen as a key move to enhance the management team and support the scaling of Biotage's business.