UDG Healthcare plc announced the appointment of Mr. Erik Van Snippenberg as a Non-Executive Director of the company with effect from July 2, 2018. In addition to his deep industry experience, Erik has extensive experience in product launches, product lifecycle management, business development and strategy. Erik will also join the Audit Committee with effect from July 2, 2018. Separately, the company also announced that Chris Corbin has decided to bring forward his retirement date as Executive Chairman of Ashfield to June 30, 2018. As announced in September 2016, Mr. Corbin was due to retire as Executive Chairman of Ashfield and from the Board of the company in April 2019. However, at the request of the company, Mr. Corbin has agreed to extend his term on the Board in a Non-Executive Director capacity, subject to re-election at the company's Annual General Meeting.