Board Committees

Audit Committee

In accordance with its Terms of Reference, the Committee’s primary responsibility is to provide effective governance by overseeing the Group’s financial reporting processes including the Internal Audit Function and External Auditor, and to maintain oversight of the Group’s system of internal control and risk management activities.

 Members

• Daniel Tassé (Chair)
• Graham Hetherington
• Peter Bains

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference for the Audit Committee can be found here: Audit Committee Terms of Reference.

Nomination & Governance Committee
 

The Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Board comprises individuals with the requisite skills, knowledge and experience to effectively discharge their responsibilities. It recommends to the Board in respect of appointments to the Board, the Board committees and the chairmanship of the Board committees.

 Members

• Lorna Parker (Chair)
• Graham Hetherington
• Thomas McLellan
• Daniel J. Phelan

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference for the Nomination & Governance Committee can be found here: Nomination & Governance Committee Terms of Reference.

Science & Policy Committee

The Committee assists and advises the Board on the oversight of the Company’s research and development pipeline, programs and policies. The Committee evaluates emerging issues and trends in science and policy matters including the potential impact of wider government policy that may affect the Company’s overall business strategy.

 Members

• Peter Bains (Chair)
• Thomas McLellan

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference for the Science & Policy Committee can be found here: Science & Policy Committee Terms of Reference.

Remuneration Committee
 

The Committee’s role is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibility by ensuring that Remuneration Policy and practices reward fairly and responsibly; are linked to corporate and individual performance; and take account of the generally accepted principles of good governance.

 Members

• Daniel J. Phelan (Chair)
• Lorna Parker
• Daniel Tassé
• Graham Hetherington

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference for the Remuneration Committee can be found here: Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference.