Exscientia boss departs over relationships with employees

Nasdaq-listed Exscientia shares crashed by more than a fifth as the Oxford-based biotech fired its founder and chief executive over "inappropriate relationships" with two employees. In a statement, the AI-focused drug developer said that Andrew Hopkins's behaviour was inconsistent with “the company’s standards and values”. Hopkins has been removed from his role on the board effective immediately, with a special committee established and an outside counsel appointed to look into his behaviour. Chairman David ...