International Biotechnology Trust plc announced that the Board has embarked on a recruitment process to identify a new Non-Executive Director with specialist scientific expertise, to replace Dr. V?ronique Bouchet, who will retire following the 2021 AGM. Kate Cornish-Bowden has agreed to take on the role of Senior Independent Director following Dr. Bouchet's retirement from the Board. Kate Bingham, Managing Partner of SV Health Managers LLP, was appointed to the prestigious and important role of Chairman of the UK COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce.