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CNSL (AIM:CNSL), the specialist medical diagnostics company focused on promoting a personalised and functional approach to health and nutrition, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ajay Patel to the Board as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Executive Director with immediate effect.

Ajay has over 30 year's experience in finance, having graduated from University College London, trained at PWC, and spending 14 years at Tesco in a range of senior finance roles. He has significant CFO and Company secretary exposure to growing businesses in retail, e-commerce, logistics, wholesaling, education and charities. 

Carolyn Rand, Chair, said: "As a Board, I am delighted to welcome someone with Ajay's experience into our business to work alongside our CEO to help drive the business forward and deliver our strategy.  This is evidence of our commitment to strengthening our Board with individuals who bring a wealth of experience and strategic insight into the organisation. I am sure, together with James we have a very strong Executive team who will play a key part in our future success".

James Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, said: "I am very pleased to welcome Ajay to our Board and look forward to working closely with him to achieve our strategic objectives.  Ajay has significant experience and I am very excited at how this can help drive our growth agenda as well as develop our people and leadership in the organisation."

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About Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Plc

Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Plc (AIM: CNSL) is a specialist medical diagnostics company focused on industry-leading Health and Nutrition products.

The following disclosures are made in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies: 

Ajay Patel, aged 60, does not currently hold any ordinary shares in the Company. Ajay also holds no options in the Company.

Save for the disclosures above, there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.

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