Last checked at 28 Sep 2018 16:00
28 September 2018 16:00 BST
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AstraZeneca PLC (the Company) today announced that with the Company's agreement, Joseph G. Peter (Joe Peter) has withdrawn his candidacy as a Non-Executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee. His proposed appointment to these positions was announced by the Company on 6 September 2018 and was to have become effective on 1 October 2018. Mr Peter's decision is for reasons that are not related to the Company.
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