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RNS Number : 9709J Life Science REIT PLC 03 December 2025
3 December 2025
Life Science REIT plc
(the "Company" or "LABS")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
The Board of LABS today announces the appointment of Robert Naylor as the
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate
effect. Robert will replace Richard Howell as Senior Independent
Non-Executive Director, who will continue in his role as a Non-Executive
Director and Chair of the Audit Committee.
Robert has 29 years' experience in capital markets, specialising in the
investment companies' sector. Robert is currently lead fund manager at
Achilles Investment Company Limited, Non-Executive Chair of Aquila European
Renewables plc (a closed-ended investment company specialising in renewable
energy infrastructure), Non-Executive Director of PRS REIT plc, (a FTSE 250
closed-ended real estate investment company, which is in the process of being
sold), Non-Executive Director of NIOX Group PLC (a company dedicated to
improving asthma diagnosis and management) and Non-Executive Director of
Renalytix plc (a precision medicine diagnostics company).
Previously, Robert was Non-Executive Chair of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited (a
FTSE 250 closed-ended royalty investment company) and Non-Executive Chair of
Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited. Earlier in his career, Robert held
various positions within JP Morgan Asset Management Limited, Panmure Gordon
(UK) Limited and Cenkos Securities plc. Robert is a qualified chartered
accountant, having started his career with Ernst & Young in 1996.
The following information is disclosed in accordance with UK Listing Rule
6.4.8 in connection with the appointment of Robert Naylor to the Board of the
Company:
Current Directorship Previous Directorships in the past five years
Aquila European Renewables plc Intuitive Investments Group Plc
PRS REIT plc Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited
NIOX Group Plc Light Science Technologies Holdings plc
Renalytix plc Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited
In addition to the above, Achilles Investment Company Limited hold 13,000,000
ordinary shares in the Company.
There are no additional matters that would require disclosure under UKLR 6.4.8
in respect of Robert Naylor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Life Science REIT plc
Claire Boyle, Chair via Panmure Liberum
Panmure Liberum - Financial Adviser & Corporate Broker +44 20 7886 2500
Tom Scrivens / Chris Clarke / Alex Collins / Ashwin Kohli
The Company's LEI is 213800RG7JNX7K8F7525.
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