TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - SQI Diagnostics Inc. (TSX-V: SQD) (OTCQX: SQIDF), a life sciences company that develops and commercializes proprietary technologies and products for advanced microarray diagnostics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Winkley to Chairman of the Board of Directors of SQI, replacing Claude Ricks. Mr. Ricks will continue to serve as a Director on the Board and will continue to provide leadership to the Company.
"We are very pleased to have Mr. Winkley assume the role of chairman", said Andrew Morris President and CEO. "Peter's years in the industry, independence, and governance experience will be fully utilized in this new role. I would also like to thank Claude for his important contributions as Chairman and for his continued support to the development of SQI."
Mr. Winkley is a CPA, CA and is the Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Algoma Central Corporation and has been a board member of SQI Diagnostics since 2007. Mr. Winkley will continue to serve as chairman of the Audit Committee. Prior to joining Algoma Central, he was V.P., Finance and CFO of Therapure Biopharma Inc., a Mississauga-based biologics contract manufacturer. Peter began his career in the corporate audit practice of Ernst & Young LLP before going on to lead the Corporate Finance function for MDS Inc. Peter has extensive experience with public company financial reporting and governance, treasury, risk management and corporate finance.
About SQI Diagnostics
SQI Diagnostics is a life sciences and diagnostics company that develops and commercializes proprietary technologies and products for advanced microarray diagnostics. The Company's proprietary microarray tests and fully-automated systems are designed to simplify protein and antibody testing workflow, increase throughput, reduce costs and provide excellent data quality. For more information, please visit www.sqidiagnostics.com.
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SOURCE SQI Diagnostics Inc.