VolitionRx Appoints David Vanston as Chief Financial Officer

NAMUR, Belgium, April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE MKT: VNRX), is delighted to announce that David Vanston (FCCA, MBA) joined Volition as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 10^th April 2017.  Mr. Vanston joins Volition from Octo Telematics, a high-growth technology company based in Boston, where he was the Senior Controller for the U.S. business. Mr. Vanston will be responsible for leading Volition's finances and will play a key role in Volition's increased global activity. Mr. Vanston succeeds David Kratochvil who tendered his resignation in November 2016, but kindly agreed to continue in the role during his notice period until his successor was found.

Mr Vanston brings with him a strong background as an international finance executive and a senior controller, including extensive experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and implementation of successful change programs. He has worked in a variety of sectors from manufacturing and technology to life sciences, with globally-listed companies whose revenues range from $20 million to $700 million.

Volition's Chief Executive Officer Cameron Reynolds commented: "I am delighted that David is joining Volition. I am confident that given his background and experience, David will add value as we become a revenue-generating company." Mr. Reynolds added, "We would also like to thank Mr. Kratochvil for his contributions to Volition during his tenure with us and we wish him well in his future endeavours."

Mr. Vanston has 20 years of financial management experience. Prior to Volition and Octo Telematics, Mr. Vanston held positions as Vice President of Excorp Medical, Inc., an early-stage company, Chief Financial Officer for GrowHow Ltd and Vice President Europe, Finance for Monster Worldwide, Inc. Mr Vanston managed and oversaw the accounting, finance, tax, treasury, financial planning and analysis of the business.  

Mr Vanston is a certified chartered accountant and holds an MBA from Warwick Business School.

About Volition

Volition is a multi-national life sciences company developing simple, easy to use blood-based cancer tests to accurately diagnose a range of cancers. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics^®, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid -- an indication that disease is present.

As cancer screening programs become more and more widespread, our products aim to help to diagnose a range of cancers quickly, simply, accurately and cost effectively. Early diagnosis has the potential to not only prolong the life of patients, but also to improve their quality of life.

Volition's research and development activities are currently centered in Belgium, with additional offices in London, New York, Texas and Singapore, as the company focuses on bringing its diagnostic products to market first in Europe, then in the U.S. and ultimately, worldwide.

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