Glaxo Appoints Top Scientist to Board Ahead of Company Split

  • Genetics specialist will become non-exec at revamped pharma
  • Activist investor Elliott has been pushing for such hires

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GlaxoSmithKline Plc appointed a top geneticist to the board of its new-look pharmaceutical and vaccines company, as the under pressure British drugmaker moves to beef up the scientific expertise on its top panel ahead of its split next year.