Michael Barry, Chairman 
Michael Barry is an experienced chairman having served on the boards of a number of private equity backed service sector companies. In addition to his role at Premier Research, Mr. Barry is currently chairman of Echo, a global logistics business; Minivator, manufacturer and distributor of aids for the disabled; and Beck & Pollitzer Ltd, an engineering services company. He has also been the chairman of South East in Europe and Danway Emirates. From 1979 to 1999, he was the Chief Executive Officer of a publicly quoted company. Mr. Barry is a graduate of the University of Oxford where he is a fellow of Harris Manchester College. He received an MBA from Cranfield University.