Board Update

15 Oct 2008 14:00



For immediate release  15 October 2008

Genus plc

("Genus" or "the Company")

Board Update

Genus, a world leading animal genetics company, is pleased to announce that Richard Wood, Chief Executive, has accepted the Board's proposal that he continues to lead the Company on a rolling contract basis terminable on 12 months notice by either party. 

The Board believes that this contract extension will ensure operational stability for the Company's challenge of delivering planned growth, particularly in the emerging markets.

For further information please contact:

Genus plc Tel: 01256 345 970

John Hawkins, Chairman

Buchanan Communications Tel: 020 7466 5000

Charles Ryland

Suzanne Brocks

Christian Goodbody