Genus PLC Non-Executive Director Retirement (4303V)
November 02 2017 - 9:01AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 4303V
Genus PLC
02 November 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2 November 2017
Genus plc
Non-Executive Director Retirement
Genus plc (LSE: GNS), a leading global animal genetics company,
announces that Duncan Maskell, Non-Executive Director, has informed
the Company of his intention to step down from the Genus Board,
effective from the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Professor Maskell
has served as a Non-Executive Director and advisor to the Company's
Research and Development Portfolio Management Team for almost four
years and has announced his intention to move to Melbourne,
Australia following his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Melbourne.
Commenting on Professor Maskell's departure, Bob Lawson,
Chairman of Genus, said:
"I'm delighted that Duncan is able to continue his work as a
Non-Executive Director over the course of the next year, while he
settles into his new role at the University of Melbourne. Over the
last four years, Duncan has provided the Company with significant
scientific expertise, guidance and insight as we progress our
innovative platforms in genomics, gene editing and biosystems
engineering. We look forward to continuing to work with Duncan over
the next year, and wish him the very best in his new role."
For further information please contact:
Genus:
Bob Lawson, Chairman Tel: +44 (0)1256 345970
Karim Bitar, Chief Executive
Buchanan:
Charles Ryland / Vicky Hayns Tel: +44 (0)207 466 5000
This information is provided by RNS
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