Three non executive directors - Sir Alan Langlands, Ms Deborah Oakley and Mr Martin Hindle have also been appointed with effect from 1 September 2012.
In addition, two non executive directors of the MHRA, Professor Vincent Lawton and Professor Barrington Furr were re-appointed with effect from 21 July 2012.
For further information, please go to the MHRA website: www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON184410