EKF Diagnostics has appointed Helen Jones as its new chief financial officer (CFO) with immediate effect.

She joins the global diagnostics firm with over 20 years of CFO experience, leading finance, operations and strategic transactions in technology-driven AIM listed businesses.

Jones joins EKF from Surgical Science, where she assumed a senior group-level role following its acquisition of Intelligent Ultrasound Group in February 2025, with responsibility spanning post-acquisition integration and operation cost reduction, group statutory reporting and sustainability leadership.

Prior to this, she was CFO at Intelligent Ultrasound Group for five years, after previously holding senior finance roles at Amerisur Resources and Tata Stell Europe.

Jones succeeds Stephen Young, who is retiring from the board. He will support her to ensure a smooth handover but will step down from the role with immediate effect.

Chief executive officer at EKF, Gavin Jones, stated: "We are delighted to welcome Helen to the EKF team at a key time as we execute on our five-year development plan for accelerated growth.

"Helen's track record in listed healthcare technology businesses, her experience executing complex transactions, and her capital markets expertise make her an excellent fit for EKF as we accelerate our five-year plan. Her appointment reflects our commitment to building a leadership team capable of delivering our ambitious growth targets."

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