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Abcam Appoints Sue Harris As Non-Executive Director - Quick Facts

Life science research tools supplier Abcam plc (ABC.L) said it has named Sue Harris as a non-Executive Director on the Abcam board, effective immediately, and would Chair the Audit Committee.

Sue, who's a Chemist by training, has more than 30 years of financial and commercial experience. She began her career at Ford Motor Co. before moving to oil company Amerada Hess. Subsequently, Sue held senior executive roles at Marks & Spencer, across finance and latterly as Head of Corporate Development, and Standard Life where she led the process to float the company on the London Stock Exchange in 2006.

Sue is a Member of the Audit and Assurance Council of the Financial Reporting Council and previously was a Non-Executive Director on the Board of St. James's Place and a Member of the Audit and Remuneration Committee of the British Bankers' Association.

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