Illumina Appoints Dr. Eric Green as Chief Medical Officer

Core Insights - Illumina has appointed Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer, effective February 2, to enhance its global medical strategy and advance the clinical use of genomics [1][2][3] Company Leadership Changes - Eric D. Green will join Illumina's Executive Leadership Team, focusing on expanding access to precision medicine and increasing the diversity of genomics data [2][3] - The company announced the departure of Chief Commercial Officer Everett Cunningham, who will become CEO of a life science tools company, with CEO Jacob Thaysen acting as interim CCO until a successor is named [5][6] Strategic Vision - Dr. Green is recognized as a leading figure in genomics, having previously served as the Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, where he played a significant role in integrating genomics into modern medicine [3][4] - Illumina aims to leverage Dr. Green's expertise to enhance its impact on human health through genomics and to shape the future of genomic medicine [4][3] Upcoming Events - Illumina will participate in the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, with CEO Jacob Thaysen scheduled to speak on January 13 at 7:30 AM Pacific Time [7]