Richard Hames, General Manager of Werfen UK, has been elected Chair of the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA).
Richard, a longstanding member of BIVDA’s board, brings extensive experience in the diagnostics industry. His leadership will be fundamental as BIVDA continues to advocate for the sector at the highest levels and delivering on strategic goals its members.
The announcement was made at last week’s AGM, and Richard will serve in this role until 2028.
Helen Dent, Chief Executive of BIVDA, commented: “Richard’s deep expertise and commitment to the diagnostics industry makes him the perfect Chair for BIVDA at this time. His leadership will help us champion market access, innovation, provide greater visibility for the industry, and drive meaningful change for our members and the wider healthcare sector."
Richard is taking over from Helen Tucker of Thermo Fisher Scientific, who served as Chair for the past three years. After more than 40 years in the diagnostics industry, Helen is also set to retire in the coming months. Her tenure as Chair coincided with a period of significant transformation at BIVDA.
BIVDA Chief Executive, Helen Dent, added: "Helen’s contributions to BIVDA and the wider diagnostics industry have been outstanding. She has been a driving force for positive change, and her leadership will leave a lasting impact. We wish her every happiness in this next exciting chapter of her life."