Illumina names Agilent exec Jacob Thaysen as CEO

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Thaysen would replace ‍Charles Dadswell, who has been serving as Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN)’s interim CEO since June.

The appointment comes months after Illumina’s former CEO Francis deSouza stepped down, marking a victory for activist investor Carl Icahn.

Thaysen’s appointment would become effective Sept. 25.