Singapore, March 12, 2008:  New Zealand's Biotech Industry Organization (NZBio) announced the appointment of Ms Bronwyn Dilley to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms Dilley has over 10 years experience in strategic marketing and management for start-ups and developing SME's across a broad range of industries, and has spent the past five years working in the Australian biotech sector.

Previous roles include senior Marketing and Business Development positions at Neurosciences Victoria, the National Neuroscience Facility and Grey Innovation in Melbourne.

Mr Jim McLean, Chairman, NZBio said, "We believe Ms Dilley experience in the Australasian biotech industry will prove to be a great asset for the next phase of NZBio's growth and to help foster the further development of New Zealand's biotech sector. NZBio has come a long way in four years under the stewardship of the first CEO Mr Brian Ward; the formation of a single and strong industry body is something other sectors have struggled to accomplish.

"I am looking forward to the challenge of representing NZBio's vibrant and diverse membership and to building on the strong foundation built by Brian Ward and the NZBio team," said Ms Dilley.