VALENCIA, Calif., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVITA Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCEL, ASX: AVH), a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company focused on first-in-class devices for wound care management and skin restoration, today announced the appointment of Nicole Linda Kelsey as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary, effective July 1, 2024.

Ms. Kelsey has more than two decades of executive legal experience with expertise in M&A, securities, and governance, along with a strong track record building and leading global regulatory and compliance programs. Previously, she served as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS) and General Counsel and Secretary at Criteo S.A. Prior to these roles, she was the Principal Legal Counsel for Medtronic, Inc. She earned her law degree from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

“Nicole is a proven executive with extensive experience developing global regulatory and compliance programs,” said Jim Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of AVITA Medical. “As we continue to scale and broaden our organizational capabilities, Nicole’s international expertise and strategic leadership will enhance our legal and compliance strategies and support our commercial growth initiatives.”

The company also announced the retirement of Donna Shiroma, who has served as General Counsel, Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary with dedication and distinction for six years. Ms. Shiroma will be assisting with the transition.

"We are incredibly grateful to Donna for her expertise and leadership, which have been instrumental to the growth of AVITA Medical,” said Jim Corbett. “Donna’s commitment and contributions have left an indelible mark. We express our deepest appreciation and wish her all the best in retirement."

About AVITA Medical, Inc.

AVITA Medical^® is a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company transforming the standard of care in wound care management and skin restoration with innovative devices. At the forefront of our platform is the RECELL^® System, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of thermal burn wounds and full-thickness skin defects, and for repigmentation of stable depigmented vitiligo lesions. RECELL harnesses the regenerative properties of a patient’s own skin to create Spray-On Skin^™ Cells, delivering a transformative solution at the point-of-care. This breakthrough technology serves as the catalyst for a new treatment paradigm enabling improved clinical outcomes. AVITA Medical also holds the exclusive rights to market, sell, and distribute PermeaDerm^®, a biosynthetic wound matrix, in the United States.

In international markets, the RECELL System is approved to promote skin healing in a wide range of applications including burns, full-thickness skin defects, and vitiligo. The RECELL System is TGA-registered in Australia, has received CE-mark approval in Europe and has PMDA approval in Japan.

To learn more, visit www.avitamedical.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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