OptiBiotix Health Regulatory News (OPTI)

28 August 2019

OptiBiotix Health plc

("OptiBiotix" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing compounds to tackle obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, announces the departure of Christina Wood as Executive Sales & Marketing Director by mutual agreement. Dr Fred Narbel, Managing Director of OptiBiotix's prebiotic division containing its SweetBiotix, OptiBiotic and microbiome modulating technology platforms will take over Christina's responsibilities for SlimBiome and GoFigure.

OptiBiotix will continue to evolve the executive and non-executive team in-line with the changing needs of the business with the aim of delivering profitable divisions across all areas of the Company.

Stephen O'Hara, CEO of OptiBiotix, commented: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Christina for her professionalism and hard work with OptiBiotix and wish her all the best in the future".

This announcement contains information which, prior to its disclosure, was considered inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR).

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About OptiBiotix - www.optibiotix.com 

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), which was formed in March 2012, brings science to the development of compounds which modify the human microbiome - the collective genome of the microbes in the body - in order to prevent and manage human disease and promote wellness. 

OptiBiotix has an extensive R&D program working with leading academics in the development of microbial strains, compounds, and formulations which are used as active ingredients and supplements. More than twenty international food and healthcare supplement companies have signed agreements with OptiBiotix to incorporate their human microbiome modulators into a wide range of food products and drinks.

OptiBiotix is also developing its own range of consumer supplements and health products. The Company's current areas of focus include obesity, cardiovascular health, and diabetes.