Press Releases
1st May 2008
Innova Partnerships Ltd to attend BioEquity 2008, Amsterdam
7th February 2008
Healthaware Ltd., appoints Fiona Gavine as CEO.
The Innova Partnerships portfolio company, Healthaware Ltd., has appointed Fiona Gavine as CEO. Commenting, Healthaware co-founder Dr Geoff Hall said, "Fiona brings a wealth of experience that will help drive Healthaware forwards. We are delighted that she is on-board and we look forward to working with her as the business expands".
Fiona has extensive first-hand experience in a range of industries that include Electronics/Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Medical Research. Her career has included senior positions within Zeneca plc, Compaq plc and Hewlett Packard plc. Commenting on her appointment Fiona said, "Healthaware has great potential and is building exciting health-based products and services. Linking health diagnosis with lifestyle coaching for self improvement offers people the ability to really impact their own lives. We have an excellent opportunity here to improve the lives of many people in Scotland and the UK and I am looking forward to making this happen."
The appointment follows on from the investment in Healthaware by Innova Partnerships in July last year. Healthaware was founded in October 2004 with the aim of promoting the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
20th December 2007
Innova Partnerships is please to announce that Catherine Feechan has joined the Board of Innova Partnerships as a Non-Executive Director. Catherine, Partner at Biggart Baillie LLP law firm in Glasgow, has experience in venture capital investments, flotations, acquisitions and other areas of general company work. Catherine's addition follows that of Dr Andy McNair who joined the Board in July 2007. Andy, previously Managing Director for Connect Scotland Ltd, brings with him many years of experience in assessing and help start up Life Science companies.
Commenting Dr Steve Howell, Founder and Director of Innova Partnerships, said "We are delighted to have strengthened the Board throughout 2007. Catherine and Andy have a great deal of experience and will help move the company forward as we continue to grow and expand. 2008 will be an exciting year for us, together the new team will be focussed on delivering Innova's mission"
Innova Partnerships continues to build a strong portfolio of sustainable life science companies by supporting their growth through investment and experienced management support.
14th July 2007
Innova Partnerships is pleased to announce that it has taken a 50% equity stake in Healthaware Ltd. Healthaware was founded in October 2004 with the aim of promoting the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. The investment and link to the Innova Partnerships Partnering network will be used to promote and expand the Healthaware health screening and coaching business. Initial expansion will be undertaken in the Glasgow and Cambridge regions.
Commenting, Healthaware's co-founder Dr Geoff Hall said, "We are delighted that Innova Partnerships will help us move our business forwards. The involvement of [Innova] Partnerships will enable us to expand our business to other regions. Expansion into the Glasgow region, in particular, is an important step for us as this is an area that has a high incidence of heart disease."
This is the second investment that Innova Partnerships has undertaken in 2007.
17th May 2007
Innvoa Partnerships Ltd to attend BioEquity 2007, Glasgow.
30th April 2007
Innova Partnerhships Ltd makes first cash investment into Innova Biosciences Ltd. The investment
follows an initial agreement between the two companies whereby Innova Partnerships agreed to help grow and
expand the Innova Bioscience business. During this period Innova Biosciences has launched a number of
new products.
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1st November 2006
Innova Partnerships Ltd signs agreement with Innova Biosciences Ltd to help grow and expand the Innova Bioscience business.
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