#HVO hVIVO PLC – Appointment of Non-Executive Chair September 1, 2025 – Posted in: hVIVO (HVO) – Tags: , , , , , ,

Appointment of Non-Executive Chair

hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, confirms that, further to its announcement on 29 July 2025, Shaun Chilton has today joined the Board of Directors as Non-Executive Chair with immediate effect.

 

Shaun brings substantial sector-relevant experience and expertise to the Board, underpinned by a track record of delivering strong growth in sales and enterprise value. He brings over 30 years of experience leading and managing both private and public businesses. Shaun was previously Chief Executive Officer of Clinigen Group plc, a global pharmaceutical services group operating in more than 100 countries and has considerable board experience within UK public companies. He is currently Non-Executive Chair of Avacta Group plc, Non-Executive Chair of Kintiga Limited, and Independent Supervisory Board Member of Product Life Group.

 

Elaine Sullivan, Interim Chair & Senior Non-Executive Director of hVIVO plc, said: “We are delighted to welcome Shaun to the Board of hVIVO. Shaun brings a wealth of sector-relevant experience and we believe his expertise will support us as we continue to grow and diversify the Group. As a Board we look forward to working closely with Shaun to help deliver on the Company’s mission and execute on our strategy.”

 

Shaun Chilton, incoming Non-Executive Chair of hVIVO plc, said: “I am pleased to join the Board of hVIVO plc, a Company which I believe has excellent prospects as it continues to diversify its service offering while leading the global charge in delivering exceptional human challenge trial services to its clients.”

 

Additional Information on the Board Appointment

 

The following additional information is provided with regards to the appointment of Shaun Edward Chilton, aged 57, in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

 

Current directorships/partnerships:

Former directorships/partnerships (within the last five years):

Avacta Group plc

C7 Health Limited

Bellbrook Consulting Limited

Clinigen Clinical Trials Limited

Mustang Bidco Limited

Clinigen Consulting Limited

Mustang Midco Limited

Clinigen CTS Limited

Mustang Topco Limited

Clinigen Gap Limited

Clinigen Healthcare Limited

Clinigen Holdings Limited

Clinigen International Holdings Limited

Clinigen Limited

Clinigen Pharma Limited

Definigen Limited

IDIS GA Limited

IDIS Group Holdings Limited

IDIS Group Limited

IDIS Limited

IDIS MA Limited

IDIS Pharma Limited

Iovance Biotherapeutics UK SP Ltd

Keats Healthcare Limited

 

Shaun does not hold any shares or options in the Company.

 

There are no further disclosures required under Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

For further information please contact:

 

hVIVO plc

+44 (0)20 7756 1300

Yamin ‘Mo’ Khan, Chief Executive Officer

Stephen Pinkerton, Chief Financial Officer

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)

+44 (0)20 7220 0500

Geoff Nash, Callum Davidson
Trisyia Jamaludin, Harriet Ward

Nigel Birks – Life Science Specialist Sales

Louise Talbot – Sales

Peel Hunt LLP (Joint Broker)

+44 (0)20 7418 8900

James Steel, Dr Christopher Golden

Davy (Joint Broker)

+353 (0) 1 679 6363

Anthony Farrell, Niall Gilchrist

Walbrook PR (Financial PR & IR)

Paul McManus / Alice Woodings 

Lianne Applegarth

+44 (0)20 7933 8780 or hvivo@walbrookpr.com

+44 (0)7980 541 893 / +44 (0)7407 804 654

+44 (0)7584 391 303