Key Takeaways
- GeneNeer Ltd. has appointed Dr. Gusui Wu as Senior Scientific Advisor following his retirement as Global Head of Seeds Research at Syngenta.
- Dr. Wu brings over 30 years of experience from leading roles at Monsanto, DuPont Pioneer (Corteva), and Syngenta.
- His expertise spans biotech traits, gene editing, and seed technology innovation.
- The appointment follows the addition of Dr. Haven Baker as Senior Business Advisor, strengthening GeneNeer’s leadership.
- GeneNeer is focused on developing non-GMO gene-edited crops, beginning with potatoes.
GeneNeer Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. Gusui Wu
GeneNeer Ltd. has announced the appointment of Dr. Gusui Wu as Senior Scientific Advisor. Dr. Wu joins the company following his recent retirement as Global Head of Seeds Research at Syngenta, where he led numerous initiatives in seed technology and innovation. His new role at GeneNeer will focus on supporting scientific strategy and accelerating the company’s crop gene-editing platforms.
Dr. Kinneret Shefer, Co-founder and CEO of GeneNeer, welcomed the appointment, stating: “GeneNeer is fortunate to welcome Gusui to the company as Senior Scientific Advisor. We will benefit from his insightful scientific rigor, vision, and leadership as we accelerate the development of our disruptive crop gene-editing platforms.”
Dr. Wu Brings Industry-Leading Experience in Seed Innovation
Roles at Monsanto, DuPont Pioneer, and Syngenta
Dr. Wu has built a career spanning more than three decades in agricultural biotechnology. He began at Monsanto and spent 15 years at DuPont Pioneer (now Corteva), where he served as Senior Research Director and Technology & Innovation Lead at BAIC. He later joined Syngenta, serving in key roles including Vice President of Technology and Global Technology Advisor.
His work has contributed to major advancements in seed and trait development, including biotech traits, gene editing, and other seed technologies widely adopted across the global agricultural industry.
GeneNeer Builds Momentum with Advisory Team Additions
Aligning Scientific and Commercial Expertise
Dr. Wu’s appointment follows that of Dr. Haven Baker, who recently joined GeneNeer as Senior Business Advisor. Both bring recognized expertise in crop development and innovation. Their combined experience reinforces GeneNeer’s mission to deliver next-generation solutions to the crop seed market.
GeneNeer is focused on non-GMO gene-edited crops, with an initial emphasis on potatoes. The company is developing a science-driven platform that aims to deliver faster, scalable, and impactful crop solutions.
“GeneNeer is positioned for a major breakthrough,” said Shefer. “Armed with game-changing technologies and international experts, and ready to raise the resources needed to reimagine and redefine the crop industry.”
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