Abcam Founder to Push for Better Performance at Biotech Firm (2)

Abcam Plc founder Jonathan Milner is pushing for better performance at the biotechnology supplier he started 25 years ago.

The British scientist and entrepreneur aims to take a more active role in influencing Abcam’s governance, performance and direction, according to a filing Monday, which confirmed an earlier Bloomberg News report.

He’s already held several discussions with the company and has been seeking a board seat, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

Milner is one of Cambridge, England-based Abcam’s largest investors with a stake of about 6.4%, ...