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Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) announced that Charles "Chuck" Dadswell will step down as General Counsel and Secretary on October 3, after 11 years of service. Dadswell will remain as an advisor to CEO Jacob Thaysen and the Board of Directors through March 31, 2025. Scott Davies has been named acting General Counsel and Secretary while the company conducts a search for Dadswell's permanent successor.

Dadswell joined Illumina in 2013 and recently oversaw the company's successful challenge in the European Court of Justice regarding the European Commission's jurisdiction over Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL. CEO Jacob Thaysen praised Dadswell's contributions to Illumina's industry leadership. Scott Davies, who joined Illumina in 2009, most recently served as Vice President, Legal – Chief Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary.

Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) ha annunciato che Charles "Chuck" Dadswell si dimetterà da Consigliere Generale e Segretario il 3 ottobre, dopo 11 anni di servizio. Dadswell continuerà a svolgere il ruolo di consigliere per il CEO Jacob Thaysen e il Consiglio di Amministrazione fino al 31 marzo 2025. Scott Davies è stato nominato Consigliere Generale e Segretario ad interim mentre l'azienda conduce una ricerca per il successore permanente di Dadswell.

Dadswell è entrato in Illumina nel 2013 e ha recentemente supervisionato la riuscita sfida dell'azienda alla Corte di Giustizia Europea riguardo alla giurisdizione della Commissione Europea sull'acquisizione di GRAIL da parte di Illumina. Il CEO Jacob Thaysen ha elogiato i contributi di Dadswell alla leadership dell'industria di Illumina. Scott Davies, entrato in Illumina nel 2009, ha ricoperto l'ultimo ruolo di Vice Presidente, Legale – Consigliere Aziendale Capo e Segretario Aggiunto.

Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) anunció que Charles "Chuck" Dadswell renunciará como Consejero General y Secretario el 3 de octubre, después de 11 años de servicio. Dadswell permanecerá como asesor del CEO Jacob Thaysen y del Consejo de Administración hasta el 31 de marzo de 2025. Scott Davies ha sido nombrado Consejero General y Secretario interino mientras la empresa busca un sucesor permanente para Dadswell.

Dadswell se unió a Illumina en 2013 y recientemente supervisó el exitoso desafío de la compañía en el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea sobre la jurisdicción de la Comisión Europea sobre la adquisición de GRAIL por parte de Illumina. El CEO Jacob Thaysen elogió las contribuciones de Dadswell al liderazgo de la industria de Illumina. Scott Davies, que se unió a Illumina en 2009, más recientemente se desempeñó como Vicepresidente, Legal – Consejero Corporativo Jefe y Secretario Asistente.

일루미나 (NASDAQ: ILMN)는 Charles "Chuck" Dadswell이 11년의 근무를 마치고 10월 3일 법무 담당 부사장 및 비서직에서 물러난다고 발표했습니다. Dadswell은 2025년 3월 31일까지 CEO Jacob Thaysen과 이사회에 자문 역할을 계속할 것입니다. Scott Davies는 Dadswell의 후임자를 찾는 동안 임시 법무 담당 부사장 및 비서로 임명되었습니다.

Dadswell은 2013년에 일루미나에 합류했으며 최근 유럽연합 사법 재판소에서 일루미나의 GRAIL 인수에 대한 유럽연합 집행위원회의 관할권에 대한 성공적인 도전 과정을 감독했습니다. CEO Jacob Thaysen은 Dadswell의 산업 리더십에 대한 기여를 높이 평가했습니다. Scott Davies는 2009년에 일루미나에 합류했으며, 최근에는 법무 부사장, 수석 법무 고문 및 보조 비서로 재직했습니다.

Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) a annoncé que Charles "Chuck" Dadswell quittera ses fonctions de Conseiller Général et Secrétaire le 3 octobre, après 11 années de service. Dadswell restera conseiller pour le PDG Jacob Thaysen et le Conseil d'Administration jusqu'au 31 mars 2025. Scott Davies a été nommé Conseiller Général et Secrétaire par intérim pendant que l'entreprise recherche le successeur permanent de Dadswell.

Dadswell a rejoint Illumina en 2013 et a récemment supervisé le défi réussi de l'entreprise devant la Cour de justice européenne concernant la compétence de la Commission européenne sur l'acquisition de GRAIL par Illumina. Le PDG Jacob Thaysen a salué les contributions de Dadswell à la position de leader d'Illumina dans l'industrie. Scott Davies, qui a rejoint Illumina en 2009, a occupé dernièrement le poste de Vice-président, Juridique – Conseiller juridique principal et Secrétaire adjoint.

Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) gab bekannt, dass Charles "Chuck" Dadswell am 3. Oktober nach 11 Jahren im Dienst als General Counsel und Sekretär zurücktreten wird. Dadswell wird bis zum 31. März 2025 als Berater für CEO Jacob Thaysen und den Vorstand tätig bleiben. Scott Davies wurde zum kommissarischen General Counsel und Sekretär ernannt, während das Unternehmen einen Nachfolger für Dadswell sucht.

Dadswell trat 2013 in Illumina ein und überwachte kürzlich die erfolgreiche Herausforderung des Unternehmens vor dem Europäischen Gerichtshof hinsichtlich der Zuständigkeit der Europäischen Kommission über die Übernahme von GRAIL durch Illumina. CEO Jacob Thaysen lobte Dadswells Beiträge zur Branchenführerschaft von Illumina. Scott Davies, der 2009 zu Illumina kam, war zuletzt als Vizepräsident, Recht – Hauptcorrespondent und stellvertretender Sekretär tätig.

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  • Successful challenge in the European Court of Justice regarding GRAIL acquisition
  • Continuity in leadership with Dadswell remaining as an advisor until March 2025
  • Smooth transition with experienced internal candidate Scott Davies as acting General Counsel
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  • Departure of long-serving General Counsel Charles Dadswell

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced that after 11 years of service, Charles "Chuck" Dadswell will step down as General Counsel and Secretary on October 3. Dadswell has agreed to remain an Illumina employee, serving as an advisor to CEO Jacob Thaysen and the Board of Directors, through March 31, 2025. Scott Davies has been named acting General Counsel and Secretary while the company conducts a search for Dadswell's permanent successor.

Dadswell joined the company as General Counsel in 2013, following a distinguished career providing legal counsel to the biotechnology sector. Most recently, he oversaw the company's successful challenge in the European Court of Justice of the European Commission's jurisdiction over Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL.

"Throughout his tenure, Chuck has been a valuable advisor to Illumina's leadership team and its Board of Directors. He is a respected industry leader whose expertise and advice helped Illumina reach the industry leadership role it holds today," said Jacob Thaysen, Chief Executive Officer of Illumina. "I want to personally thank Chuck for his advice and assistance as I was joining Illumina. I speak for everyone at Illumina when I say how appreciative we are for his many contributions to our organization."

"I've watched and been a part of Illumina growing from a start-up to one of the most important and innovative companies in the world, and I'm proud to have been a part of that journey," said Charles Dadswell, General Counsel and Secretary. "The company's talented employees, innovative technologies, and critical mission have significantly accelerated science and medicine to the benefit of millions of people around the world. I want to thank all the colleagues with whom I've had the opportunity to work."

Scott Davies, serving as interim General Counsel and Secretary, joined Illumina in 2009. He most recently served as Vice President, Legal – Chief Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary.

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FAQ

When will Charles Dadswell step down as General Counsel of Illumina (ILMN)?

Charles Dadswell will step down as General Counsel and Secretary of Illumina (ILMN) on October 3, 2024.

Who will be the acting General Counsel for Illumina (ILMN) after Dadswell's departure?

Scott Davies has been named acting General Counsel and Secretary for Illumina (ILMN) while the company conducts a search for Dadswell's permanent successor.

How long did Charles Dadswell serve as General Counsel at Illumina (ILMN)?

Charles Dadswell served as General Counsel at Illumina (ILMN) for 11 years, joining the company in 2013.

What recent legal success did Charles Dadswell oversee for Illumina (ILMN)?

Charles Dadswell recently oversaw Illumina's (ILMN) successful challenge in the European Court of Justice regarding the European Commission's jurisdiction over Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL.

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