‎Singapore: China based R&D service provider, WuXi PharmaTech, has appointed Mr Walter Teh-Ming Kwauk as an independent director to the Board of Directors.

Mr Kwauk is currently a senior consultant at China-based Motorola Solutions and has served in KPMG. He is also a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

"I am very pleased to join the board of WuXi PharmaTech, a company well-known as a leader in pharmaceutical R&D services," said Mr Kwauk. "I look forward to working with the other board members to help WuXi grow."

"We are delighted to have the benefit of Walter's experience in corporate governance and in accounting and auditing matters," said Dr Ge Li, chairman and CEO, WuXi PharmaTech. "With his help, WuXi will continue to advance in its mission to build a comprehensive, integrated open-access R&D services platform."