Aptamer Group plc announced the appointment of Derek Smith as interim chief commercial officer, effective as of 1 January 2023. Derek joined the company in 2018 as Director of Global Sales and has since become a vital part of the Aptamer team, overseeing the development and implementation of the Company's global sales strategy and securing contracts across all three business divisions, including with a number of major pharmaceutical companies. Prior to joining Aptamer Group, Derek held senior sales positions at various UK healthcare companies.