Board Change

RNS Number : 1496F

Hutchison China Meditech Limited

08 October 2008

 



Hutchison China MediTech Limited ('Chi-Med') 

(AIM: HCM)

Board Change

London: Wednesday, 8 October 2008: Chi-Med announces that Mr Patrick Wan, who has been an Executive Director since April 2006, tendered his resignation as an Executive Director of Chi-Med with effect from 8 October 2008.  Upon his resignation from Chi-Med, Mr Wan will continue with his other existing responsibilities within the Hutchison Whampoa China group.  His role in Chi-Med is assumed by Mr Johnny Cheng, the new Chief Financial Officer of Chi-Med appointed in July.

Mr Simon To, Chairman said: 'We would like to express our deep appreciation for Mr Wan's contribution to Chi-Med since his appointment in 2006 and are pleased that he will continue to stay in touch through his ongoing work with the Hutchison Group.' 

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Enquiries

Chi-Med    Christian Hogg, CEO	Telephone: [phone]
Citigate Dewe Rogerson    Anthony Carlisle    David Dible	Telephone: [phone] [phone] [phone]

About Chi-Med

Chi-Med is the holding company of a pharmaceutical and healthcare group based primarily in China and was admitted to trading on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in May 2006.  It is focused on researching, developing, manufacturing, and selling pharmaceuticals, health supplements and other consumer health and personal care products derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine and botanical ingredients. 

Chi-Med is majority owned by Hutchison Whampoa Limited, an international company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

 

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