7 September 2016
Genus plc
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIREMENT
Genus plc (LSE: GNS), a leading global animal genetics company, announces that Mike Buzzacott, Non-Executive Director, has indicated his wish to retire from the Board of Genus at this year's Annual General Meeting, after more than seven years as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee. Lysanne Gray, Non-Executive Director, will succeed Mike Buzzacott as Chair of the Committee.
Commenting on the retirement, Bob Lawson, Chairman of Genus, said:
"On behalf of the Board I want to acknowledge Mike's significant contribution during this time particularly in transforming the Committee into an effective value adding resource, whilst developing and embedding our risk management processes. We thank him for his contributions and wish him well for the future."
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