– USA, CA – GRAIL, a healthcare company whose mission is focused on multi-cancer early detection, today appointed Bob Ragusa as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Hans Bishop who stepped down. GRAIL currently operates as a separate and independent unit of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN).
“With over three decades of experience in genomics, Bob possesses the strategic vision and strong track record of execution to successfully scale GRAIL and bring its breakthrough early cancer detection test to billions around the world,” said Francis deSouza, CEO, Illumina, Inc. “His extensive experience building and leading high-performing organizations, as well as his deep understanding of our industry, make Bob the perfect fit to lead GRAIL.”
About Bob Ragusa
Bob Ragusa is one of the most respected leaders in the industry with over 30 years of experience in genomics. As Illumina’s COO, he was responsible for significantly scaling the business to serve over seven thousand customers in more than 140 countries. He was also responsible for Illumina’s Clinical Lab Services which processed millions of genomic samples per year. His organization included the global Manufacturing, Clinical Lab Services, Supply Chain, Quality, Life Cycle Management, Information Technology, and Global Facilities and Real Estate teams, all committed to ensuring high product quality and customer satisfaction.
Before joining Illumina in 2013, Bob Ragusa was EVP of Engineering and Global Operations at Accuray, a radiation oncology company, where he and his team were responsible for the development, manufacturing and distribution of innovative precision treatment solutions. Ragusa served as SVP of Global Operations for Applied Biosystems, where he played an instrumental role in ramping up the availability of QPCR, as well as the sequencing systems that were used by the Human Genome Project.
“Leading GRAIL is the culmination of my career, including my work in genomics, oncology and scaling businesses to increase access to groundbreaking products that positively impact human health,” said Bob Ragusa. “I am honored to lead this talented team during a time of extraordinary growth and discovery with the express purpose of deploying innovation and cutting-edge science to help save lives.”
Ragusa holds a Master of Science in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.
About Illumina
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging segments.
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