Horizon Discovery announced Mr. David Evans has stepped down as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Ian Gilham, who was recently appointed as a non-executive director for Horizon Discovery, will act as interim Chairman. Horizon is actively seeking a high profile non-executive with international standing to act as Chairman, who will work closely with the Board of Directors and CEO.

David has been Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Horizon Discovery since 2009. Ian Gilham was appointed Non-Executive Director of Horizon Discovery in August 2013. Ian has previously been CEO of Axis-Shield plc and Vice President, Pharmacogenetics and Diagnostics at GSK, as well as holding various positions within Abbott Laboratories.