Chief Financial Officer Retirement

Genus (LSE: GNS), a leading global animal genetics company, announces that Alison Henriksen, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board of her intention to retire after five years with the Group. Alison will remain in her existing role until 31 July 2025 to assist with the transition and continue to focus on delivery of the Group's strategic priorities until her retirement.

The Board has initiated a comprehensive search for Alison's successor and will provide an update once this process has concluded.

Jorgen Kokke, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Alison for her support and significant contribution to Genus's development over the last five years. Alison's financial leadership has been instrumental in Genus building a strong growth platform for many years to come. On a personal note, it has been a pleasure working with Alison, and I'm appreciative of her partnership since I joined Genus, however I fully understand her desire to create more time for family, her other interests, and to return to Australia."

Regulatory notes

Details of Alison's terms of departure will be consistent with Genus's existing remuneration policy and the terms will be posted on the Company's website, in accordance with section 430(2B) Companies Act 2006.