Appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer
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25 September 2026
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Appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer
Microba Life Sciences Limited (ASX: MAP) (Microba or the Company) advises that its Chief Executive
Officer, Dr Luke Reid, is on medical leave. To provide leadership continuity, the Board has appointed Mr Geoffrey
Cockerill as Interim Chief Executive Officer, commencing 29 September 2026.
About Mr Cockerill
Mr Cockerill is an experienced executive and company director with more than 30 years of leadership experience
across large and complex organisations in Australia and internationally. His career has included senior leadership
roles with Diageo Australia and Lion, and with Subway Systems, where he served as Regional Director for
Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia and as a member of the Global Executive Leadership Team.
Most recently, Mr Cockerill was Chief Executive Officer of ASX-listed Vitura Health Limited (ASX: VIT) and, before
that, Chief Executive Officer of ATP Science. Across those roles he has led organisational transformation,
operational improvement, cost and efficiency programs and commercial growth initiatives.
Mr Cockerill has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors program and holds a Bachelor of
Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Human Resources. He is based in Brisbane.
Key terms of engagement
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.16.4, a summary of the material terms of the engagement are set out
below.
Term Summary
Position Interim Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board through the Chair. Mr Cockerill is
not a director of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
Nature of engagement Independent contractor
Term Initial term of six months, which may be extended by agreement between the parties.
Fixed remuneration A daily fee of $2,100 (excluding GST), inclusive of superannuation, on the basis of five
days per week.
Incentives Mr Cockerill is not entitled to any short-term or long-term incentive, equity or equity-based
award, or any completion, success or transaction-related fee.
Termination Either party may terminate the engagement on four weeks’ written notice. The Company
may terminate immediately for cause.
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About Microba Life Sciences Limited
Microba is at the forefront of microbiome health and human care. With world-leading science, insights and
collaboration tools, Microba's vision is to deliver clinical-grade microbiome tests that help people live healthier,
happier lives. Better science. Better insights. Better health. Microba - Expect better. www.microba.com
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