Cyanotech names founder as interim president & CEO
Astaxanthin and Spirulina player Cyanotech Corporation has named its founder, Gerry Cysewski, PhD, as interim President and Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Brent Bailey.
Dr Cysewski co-founded Cyanotech in 1983 and has served as a director since that time. He occupied the CEO’s chair for 18 years between 1990 and 2008. Prior to his interim appointment he was Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer.
“This is an exciting time for Cyanotech and I am eager to take on the opportunities that lie ahead,” said Dr Cysewski. “As Cyanotech continues to shift its focus to vertical integration, we believe that there are significant growth opportunities for the company in the future.”