Devgen strengthens its Board of Directors
Devgen announced that Gengest BVBA, represented by Mr. Rudi Mariën, and Mr. Orlando de Ponti have been appointed members of the Board of Directors.
Mr Mariën is, through his investment company Biovest ComVa, a shareholder of Devgen nv. He was the co-founder, reference shareholder and chairman of the biotech company Innogenetics. According to the company, he brings to Devgen significant experience in the management of both private and public businesses. Rudi Mariën holds a degree in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Gent, and is specialized in clinical biology.
Mr. de Ponti gained experience in the breeding and seed business working for the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and as a Managing Director R&D of Nunhems B.V. Nunhems is a global seed company with important operations in India. He is the President of the International Seed Federation (ISF), and holds various other external functions. Mr. Orlando de Ponti graduated as Agricultural Engineer and as doctor at the Wageningen Agricultural University.
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