Cmed Group appoints Andrew Kellett as Chief Financial Officer
Clinical research and data solutionsleader aids growth with new hire
Horsham, UK - September 8th 2010 - Cmed Group which combines clinical research services with a leading-edge clinical data capture and management system, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Andrew Kellett as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Kellett, who was formerly Finance Director of Genetix Group Plc, a global life sciences diagnostics and digital pathology company, brings on board a wealth of experience in the financial management of international high growth companies in the medical sector.
His appointment strengthens Cmed’s management team as the group accelerates the global expansion of its flagship IT product Timaeus, a next-generation clinical data capture and management solution which is already delivering critical benefits in a number of major international clinical trials.
Kellett spent four years as CFO at Genetix which was acquired by the Danaher Corporation this year for £63 million and prior to that he was European Finance Director and Global Controller for clinical trials and pharmaceutical business development for US-based Quest Diagnostics Inc, a world-leading diagnostic lab testing company.
He trained at Coopers and Lybrand and has established a strong track record in financial management, operational leadership in diverse, global companies, as well as extensive experience in driving strategic growth, corporate development activities, mergers and acquisitions.
Cmed Chief Executive David Connelly said: “We are delighted to welcome Andrew Kellett to the Cmed team. Andrew joins at a pivotal moment in Cmed’s growth and development and brings a wealth of experience in global financial operations and strategy. Andrew’s expertise and knowledge of the financial arena will play an essential part in helping us achieve our goals.”
Kellett commented:” I am very pleased to be joining CMED at such an exciting time in its development. I am greatly looking forward to working with the CMED team as we further grow the business and realise its full potential.”
CMED’s innovative clinical data management system Timaeus is being used to capture and manage data in real-time across six continents for a broad range of clinical trials.
Timaeus delivers key advantages over existing data capture and management systems, including enabling professionals working on clinical trials in remote locations (often in the developing world) to manage data reliably and at high speed using only a mobile phone connection. Customers include the Aereas Global TB Vaccine Foundation, which is developing new tuberculosis vaccines currently being trialled in South Africa.
About Cmed Group Ltd
For pharmaceutical, biotech and research organizations that need to accelerate the right medicines to market, Cmed Group is an innovative clinical trials company that specializes in providing state-of-the-art technology products and diverse services. Unlike separate eClinical technology and contract research organization (CRO) vendors, Cmed Group takes a flexible and efficient approach in providing the right solution that meets our customers’ changing needs and expectations. As a result, Cmed Group expedites clinical trials operations to provide immediate real-world results for clinical trial sponsors through its companies: Cmed Clinical Services, a full-service CRO, and Cmed Technology, an eClinical technology provider. For further information visit www.cmedgroup.com
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