Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director

hVIVO plc (AIM: HVO), a full-service Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the world leader in human challenge clinical trials, announces that further to its announcement on 12 May 2025, the Company has appointed Tracey James as Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 June 2025. Tracey will be Chair of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committees.

Tracey is a Chartered Accountant with 26 years' experience working at Grant Thornton UK LLP (Grant Thornton), including 14 years as an Audit Partner. Tracey was a member of Grant Thornton's Oversight Board and also served on the Audit & Risk and Pensions Committees. She has held roles as Director of Finance at Karl Storz Endoscopy Canada, as Senior Independent Director, and Chair of Audit at CT Automotive Group plc and as Vice Chair and Chair of Audit & Risk and a member of the Remuneration Committee at Activate Learning Group. Tracey was also Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit Committee at Places for People Group.

Currently Tracey is a Non-Executive Director at ECO Animal Health Group plc and Gattaca plc. She is also Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee for both companies.

Yamin 'Mo' Khan, Chief Executive Officer of hVIVO plc, said: "We ae delighted to welcome Tracey to the Board of hVIVO. Tracey brings with her a wealth of experience, especially with AIM listed companies, that will further strengthen the Board. I look forward to working with Tracey and leaning on her expertise as we continue to integrate our diverse portfolio of revenue streams and deliver further progress for our clients and shareholders."

Tracey James

Independent Non-Executive Director

Additional Information on the Board Appointment

The following additional information is provided with regards to the appointment of Tracey Dawn James (née Clements), aged 62, in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

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Tracey does not hold any shares or options in the Company.