Avid Bioservices, Inc. announced the appointment of Timothy Compton as chief commercial officer. Mr. Compton is an accomplished professional who possesses extensive experience in commercial operations, including sales team management, business development, marketing and corporate development. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving the continued growth of Avid’s CDMO business, including the ongoing expansion of the company’s commercial and clinical client base. Mr. Compton is replacing Tracy Kinjerski, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Compton most recently served as senior director of sales and business development for Cambrex Corporation, a leading small molecule CDMO, where he managed the company’s Western North America and Asia Pacific CDMO sales and business development team.