Cibus Announces Leadership Change and CEO Succession Plan

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS) (the “Company” or “Cibus”), a leading agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies for royalties, today announced key leadership changes pursuant to the Company’s succession planning strategy. The Board has accepted Rory Riggs’ resignation as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Peter Beetham, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, also will serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Beetham is a co-founder of Cibus Global with Mr. Riggs and with Greg Gocal, who will remain the Company’s Chief Scientific Officer. Mr. Riggs will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dr. Beetham also will continue as a director.