Genus names Alison Henriksen as CFO

Animal genetics business Genus named Alison Henriksen as its next chief financial officer on Wednesday.

Henriksen, who has over 25 years of international experience in finance, will join Genus on 13 January from V Group, a global leader in ship management and based in the UK, where she is also currently the group's CFO.

Genus said Henriksen had a proven track record of driving performance in public and privately-held organisations, both business-to-business and business-to-consumer facing.

Chief executive Stephen Wilson said: "I am delighted to welcome Alison as Chief Financial Officer to Genus. She brings deep commercial and financial expertise across a wide range of industries, as well as extensive M&A experience.

"I am confident that Alison will help drive Genus in the next stage of our continued growth, and the implementation of our strategic vision."

As of 0900 GMT, Genus shares were down 0.53% at 3,020p.