Omega chairman David Evans steps down after 18 years

Long-time Omega Diagnostics chairman David Evans has resigned from the board of the medical diagnostics company and stepped down with immediate effect.

Omega revealed on Monday that non-executive director Bill Rhodes had agreed to act as interim chairman until such a time as a permanent replacement could be found.

Under Evans' leadership, Omega was already in the process of identifying and recruiting an additional non-executive director to further strengthen the board and, during that process, the chairman decided that after 18 years of service, the opportunity to also bring the AIM-listed group a "fresh perspective" from the top position would ensure its focus on the "reshaped business and new opportunities that lie ahead".

Chief executive Colin King, said: "The board would like to thank David for his invaluable contribution during his 18 years of service and wish him all the best for the future."

As of 1040 GMT, Omega shares had picked up 1.82% to 14p.