EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR

Edinburgh BioQuarter brings together - in one place - young, growing, and established life science companies, the prestigious Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, the world-renowned University of Edinburgh’s medical teaching school and many of its award-winning research institutes.

Formerly the Chief Executive of Ideon Science Park in Sweden, Hans will lead a team which will generate inward investment and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across the site.

Hans Möller said: “This is a big challenge but one which I’m really looking forward to taking on. The opportunity to move to Edinburgh and to head up a new team at Edinburgh BioQuarter was a big draw for me.

“I can see lots of opportunities to develop what is already a really attractive proposition and a unique place. When you look at what is already established at the park – the highly-skilled people, the hospital, the world-class research and the life sciences companies then we have great foundations to work from.”

Edinburgh BioQuarter is a public sector partnership between NHS Lothian, Scottish Enterprise, the University of Edinburgh and the City of Edinburgh Council. The site comprises world renowned capabilities in clinical research and development, academia, healthcare and health informatics.

On behalf of the partners, Hugh Edmiston, Chair of the Strategy Board for Edinburgh BioQuarter, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hans Möller to the Edinburgh BioQuarter team and we look forward to him starting in post.

“This is a unique collaboration between four public sector partners and having someone of Hans’ experience and expertise in place is a big step forward in realising the huge potential at Edinburgh BioQuarter.

“We are confident that with Hans now on board, we can truly deliver a place which is unique in terms of offering outstanding healthcare, world-class scientific and medical research and life science collaborations – ultimately benefiting patient care and the economy both locally and nationally.”

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Notes to Editors

• An image of Hans Möller is attached for use with this article. Hans Möller will be available for individual interview request upon commencement of his post at Edinburgh BioQuarter in October 2017.

• Hugh Edmiston is the Director of Corporate Services for the University of Edinburgh. The nominated Chairperson for the Edinburgh BioQuarter Strategy Board rotates between the four partners every two years.

• Edinburgh BioQuarter provides the opportunity for the launch of innovative projects, leading to scientific advances and accelerated commercial developments. Promoting a collaborative environment to ensure that industry, academia, and the NHS work side-by-side - the principal thread running through Edinburgh BioQuarter is in its ability to improve the lives of patients locally, nationally and internationally.