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April 6th 2022

TALi Appoints Former Cochlear Executive As New Chief Medical Officer

TALi Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1, “TALi” or “the Company”) is pleased to advise it has appointed Mary Elizabeth Brinson as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr Brinson was former Vice President, Global Clinical Affairs, with medical devices leader Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH).

Mary Beth holds a Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Louisville in Kentucky, a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers University in New Jersey and a Bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology from the University of Georgia in the United States. Mary Beth has held a number of senior clinical roles during a 16-year career at Cochlear including Director of Quality, Clinical and Regulatory Services and Director of Clinical Services, Research and Professional Training. She is a qualified Audiologist and has practiced in healthcare and academia in the U.S. and United Kingdom. She is also an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University in Sydney.

“We’re thrilled to be able to welcome Mary Beth to the management team,” said TAli Chair, Sue MacLeman. “She is joining at a pivotal time as we work toward a submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ahead of a launch in that market next year.” “Mary Beth’s background in hearing, itself a cognitive function, provides an excellent foundation for supporting TALi mission to bring the benefits of strong attention to young children. Her experience leading global clinical affairs at Cochlear, one of the world’s most successful medical devices businesses, will be invaluable as we work to make the benefits of TALi’s innovative digital therapeutic available in other markets.” Dr Brinson will have overall responsibility for all clinical, regulatory and quality activities at TALi, including the clinical development phase of the company’s U.S. Strategic License Agreement with Akili and hold the title Chief Medical Officer. Her appointment took effect 4 April 2022.