Core Insights - Cibus, Inc. has elected Craig Wichner to its Board of Directors, emphasizing the company's commitment to long-term shareholder value and business growth [1] - Wichner's expertise in sustainable growth and capital strategy in agriculture is expected to enhance Cibus' market position and shareholder value as the company prepares for commercial scaling of its trait platform [2][3] Company Overview - Cibus is a leader in developing traits that address productivity, yield, and sustainability challenges in agriculture, utilizing proprietary high-throughput gene-editing technologies [4] - The company focuses on licensing plant traits to seed companies rather than being a seed company itself, aiming to reduce the time and cost associated with conventional breeding [4] Leadership Background - Craig Wichner is the Founder and Managing Partner of Farmland LP, managing over $350 million in assets and 19,000 acres, recognized for promoting regenerative and organic farming practices [2][3] - Wichner has a diverse background in technology, real estate investment, and agribusiness development, holding a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Economics [3]
Cibus Announces the Election of Craig Wichner to Board of Directors