Alexium International: Appoints Billy Blackburn as CEO & MD

Alexium International Appoints Billy Blackburn as CEO & MD

• Alexium International (AJX) appoints Billy Blackburn as CEO and Managing Director, effective September 1
• Mr Blackburn has an accomplished background, having founded a high-growth technology company that specialised in high purity solvents
• In this role he was responsible for substantial revenue growth which came through securing major consumer healthcare contracts
• Mr Blackburn will be taking over from Dr Robert Brookins who has been appointed Chief Technology Officer and will remain an Executive Director
• Alexium is down 12.5 per cent on the market with shares trading at 2.1 cents at 2:14 pm AEST