The Board of YPB Group Limited announced the appointment by promotion of Mr. Jens Michel as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. YPB's founder Mr. John Houston will remain fully committed to the company as Executive Chairman, actively involved in the strategic growth of YPB, building the company's investor base, and working alongside Mr. Michel in the CEO role. Mr. Michel was appointed as Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) in September 2015 and has demonstrated his abilities to all stakeholders, overseeing a time of rapid geographical and business growth, establishing YPB for a bright and strong future.

Mr. Michel has extensive experience across Asia, Australia, NZ and Europe. Prior to joining YPB he served as Pan-ASEAN Regional Vice President for a $1.7 billion revenue multinational medical technology company and Country Head for a CHF 5 billion revenue market expansion services business.