Julian Baines

Julian rejoined the executive team at EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc ("EKF") as Executive Chairman on a short-term basis as announced in early February 2023. Julian is also currently Non-Executive Chairman of Verici Dx plc. Julian has significant experience in the life science industry. He has over 20 years' experience as CEO of EKF and BBI Holdings plc. Before joining EKF, he undertook a management buyout at BBI in 2000, a flotation on AIM in 2004 and was responsible for selling the business to Alere Inc. (now part of Abbott Laboratories) in 2008 for c. £85 million.

Whilst CEO at EKF he successfully completed a number of fund raisings, acquisitions and subsequent integration of businesses in seven countries. He oversaw the spin out of businesses from EKF including Renalytix plc which listed on Nasdaq in 2020. In 2016 he was awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for services to the life sciences industry. Julian has previously held the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Renalytix Plc between 2018 and 2020.