Trajan Group Holdings has announced the appointment of long-time executive Simon Billingham as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Joint Company Secretary following the departure of Alister Hodges.
Billingham's history with Trajan stretches back more than a decade, beginning in the UK in 2011 before relocating to Australia in 2017 to take on broader responsibilities as General Manager of Finance.
He has been closely involved in the company’s key milestones, including its initial public offering and a series of acquisitions that have shaped its current global footprint. His remit now covers enterprise-wide finance leadership, where he advises the executive team and the board, and he is accountable for the organisation’s international operations.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Stephen Tomisich made clear that the priority is stability as the company searches for a permanent replacement later in the year. “We welcome Simon to this role. His strong financial leadership, along with a solid understanding of Trajan, will ensure business continuity as we move towards a permanent appointment later in the year.”
Billingham’s career foundation includes eight years at Deloitte in the UK, providing the kind of Big Four grounding that boards typically lean on during periods of transition. He brings more than 15 years of finance leadership experience into the interim role, a profile that aligns with Trajan’s increasingly complex global operations.
The company has more than 600 employees and seven manufacturing sites spanning the United States, Australia, Europe and Malaysia. Its products and technologies sit at the intersection of analytical science and healthcare, supporting applications ranging from biological analysis to environmental testing, with a stated focus on enabling more decentralised and personalised healthcare systems.