Clinigen Group plc announced that Elmar Schnee, Non-Executive Director and Chairman designate, will become Chairman with immediate effect. Simultaneously, and following the announcement on 13 July, Peter Allen will step down as Chairman. Elmar Schnee brings a wealth of experience from the international pharmaceutical industry, having held senior leadership and Board positions at a number of pharmaceutical products and services companies.

Elmar most recently served on the Board of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, since 2014. He serves as a Non-Executive Director on a number of other pharmaceutical company Boards, including Santhera AG and Calliditas AB, alongside several other private biopharma companies.