IQE plc announced the appointment of Harmesh Suniara to the Board as a Non-executive Director, with immediate effect, as a representative of funds or accounts managed on a discretionary basis by Lombard Odier Asset Management. Harmesh has over 15 years' experience of working in investment management, with a particular focus on UK small and mid-cap equities including the technology and life sciences sectors. He brings a wealth of expertise in active engagement with companies that Lombard Odier has invested in.

Since 2017 he has worked as a Portfolio Manager at Lombard Odier 1798 Volantis, and prior to this he was an Investment Manager at Henderson Volantis Capital and Gartmore Investment Management. Lombard Odier 1798 Volantis is a major shareholder in IQE.