UCB announced the cooptation of Professor Susan Gasser as new member of UCB's Board of Directors effective as of 1 January 2021. Prof Gasser replaces Professor Alice Dautry who reached the statutory age limit early 2020 and kindly accepted to stay with the Board of UCB until her successor could replace her. The cooptation of Prof Susan Gasser was conducted in accordance with both the statutory rules of UCB and the BCCA (Belgian Code of Companies and Associations). Prof Susan Gasser qualifies as independent Board member and she is also appointed as a member of the Scientific Committee of the Board in replacement of Prof Alice Dautry. The ratification of Susan Gasser's cooptation and her appointment for a full mandate of 4 years will be proposed at the next Annual General Meeting in April 2021.