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Simulations Plus Names Sharlene Evans to Board of Directors

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Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP) has appointed Sharlene Evans to its Board of Directors, replacing retiring board member David L. Ralph. Evans brings over 25 years of experience in operations and human resources, previously serving as Chief People Officer at Myrtle Consulting Group. She will participate in the Audit and Compensation committees and stand for election at the company’s Annual General Meeting in February 2022. This leadership change aims to strengthen talent management as the company seeks continued growth in the modeling and simulation software sector.

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  • Sharlene Evans brings over 25 years of experience in human resources and organizational development.
  • Her expertise in talent management is expected to enhance recruitment and retention efforts, supporting the company’s growth.
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  • David L. Ralph's retirement could indicate a potential loss of continuity in board leadership.

Experienced Human Resource, Development and Organizational Leader Bolsters Board

LANCASTER, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP), a leading provider of modeling and simulation solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and consumer goods industries, today announced that it has named Sharlene Evans, a proven executive with over 25 years of experience in operations, human resources, and personnel development, to the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Evans will replace David L. Ralph, Ph.D. on the Simulations Plus Board of Directors. Dr. Ralph is retiring from the Board after nine years of service. Ms. Evans will serve on the Audit and Compensation committees and will stand for shareholder election at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in February 2022.

Sharlene Evans Joins Simulations Plus Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)

Sharlene Evans Joins Simulations Plus Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)

Ms. Evans has a proven track record in executing large-scale improvement projects across complex, multi-site organizations for Fortune 500 clients. She is an experienced practice leader driving business development, people management and development, and methodology and collateral stewardship. Ms. Evans most recently served as the Chief People Officer at Myrtle Consulting Group, a change management and sustainability consulting firm that is now part of Accenture. At Myrtle, she was responsible for the internal people processes to support Myrtle employees, and she also led the team responsible for the development and delivery of the people and organization capabilities and service offerings that are provided to Myrtle clients. Immediately prior to joining Myrtle, she was the Vice President of People and Organization at SSA & Company. Prior consulting experience also includes Hitachi Consulting, Celerant Consulting, and Ernst & Young Consulting. Sharlene earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.

Walter S. Woltosz, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: “Sharlene is highly regarded for her interpersonal skills and analytical ability, and she has a track record of solving problems with a collaborative approach. As Simulations Plus continues to grow, both organically and through acquisition, attracting, developing, and maintaining top talent will become an increasing priority. That is Sharlene’s expertise. Today, Simulations Plus operates globally with multiple sites on two continents. We support clients around the world and are constantly seeking exceptional people with scientific and technology backgrounds. I am confident that Sharlene will bring her years of expertise to our organization, helping us continue to maintain the best team in the industry for years to come.”

Ms. Evans added: “Simulations Plus is an innovator in the use of modeling and simulation software to accelerate and streamline drug development, as well as highly specialized consulting services to support research and regulatory submissions. To maintain the long record of consistent growth, the Company will need to continue to identify, recruit, and retain talent with unique technical and scientific skillsets. Simulations Plus is a great company, with strong leadership serving world-class customers and providing tangible value. I look forward to helping enhance an already strong team to support continued organic and acquisitive growth.”

About Simulations Plus, Inc.

Serving clients worldwide for 25 years, Simulations Plus, Inc., is a leading provider of modeling and simulation software and consulting services supporting drug discovery, development research, and regulatory submissions. We offer solutions that bridge machine learning, physiologically based pharmacokinetics, quantitative systems pharmacology/toxicology, and population PK/PD modeling approaches. Our technology is licensed and applied by major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, consumer goods companies, and regulatory agencies worldwide. For more information, visit our website at www.simulations-plus.com. Follow us on Twitter | Read our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 – With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words like “believe,” “expect” and “anticipate” mean that these are our best estimates as of this writing, but that there can be no assurances that expected or anticipated results or events will actually take place, so our actual future results could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: our ability to maintain our competitive advantages, acceptance of new software and improved versions of our existing software by our customers, the general economics of the pharmaceutical industry, our ability to finance growth, our ability to continue to attract and retain highly qualified technical staff, our ability to identify and close acquisitions on terms favorable to the Company, and a sustainable market. Further information on our risk factors is contained in our quarterly and annual reports and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Simulations Plus Investor Relations

Ms. Renee Bouche

661-723-7723

renee.bouche@simulations-plus.com

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Mr. Brian Siegel

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Source: Simulations Plus, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new board member appointed by Simulations Plus in February 2022?

The new board member appointed by Simulations Plus is Sharlene Evans.

What experience does Sharlene Evans bring to Simulations Plus?

Sharlene Evans has over 25 years of experience in operations and human resources and has held leadership roles in various consulting firms.

Why did David L. Ralph retire from the Simulations Plus Board of Directors?

David L. Ralph retired from the board after nine years of service to make way for new leadership.

What committees will Sharlene Evans serve on at Simulations Plus?

Sharlene Evans will serve on the Audit and Compensation committees.

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