Ellex Medical Lasers Limited announced the appointment of Dr. Meera Verma and Mr. Rahmon Coupe to the Board of the company as independent non-executive directors. Meera Verma, PhD, FTSE, FAICD, is a professional executive with experience in global healthcare, product development and biotechnology delivery for both start-up and Fortune 500 companies. She is Principal of Headland Vision, a strategic product development advisory and consultancy company, and previously served as Site Director for the Adelaide-based R&D and manufacturing facility of Hospira Incorporated, a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication company.

Dr. Verma is a Fellow of both the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineers (ATSE) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a Non-Executive Director of Ausbiotech Ltd. and Biosensis Pty Ltd. Also joining the Board of Ellex Medical Lasers Limited is Mr. Rahmon Coupe, an experienced technology commercialisation professional with over 25 years' experience in the areas of corporate management, intellectual property management, contract negotiation, business development and engineering. Mr. Coupe has worked across a diverse range of industries, including: information technology and the internet, life sciences and public broadcasting, and previously led the development of unique radar simulation technology at the Defence Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO).

He is currently Chief Executive Officer of YourAmigo Limited, a search engine optimisation (SEO) technology company that supports the online sales and marketing efforts of some of the larger multinational companies in the USA and Europe.