Neogen® Corporation Announces Appointment of Jennifer Evans Stacey as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Board Secretary

LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG), an innovative leader in food safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Evans Stacey as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Board Secretary.

Ms. Stacey is an accomplished chief legal and compliance officer and board secretary with extensive experience in the life sciences industry. She has served more than 10 years as a public company chief legal and compliance officer and board secretary, as well as five years as a public company board member. Over her more than 25-year career, she has led legal, compliance, government relations, corporate communications and human resources functions, operating in complex, fast-moving environments.

Most recently, Jennifer served as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Secretary at Galera Therapeutics, Inc., a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology. Prior to Galera, she held Chief Legal Officer roles at The Wistar Institute, Antares Pharma, Inc., FXI, Inc., Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Aventis Behring LLC. Jennifer currently serves on the Board of Directors of Context Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CNTX), a publicly traded, clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing T cell-engaging bispecific antibodies for solid tumors.

“Jennifer’s experience and life sciences background position her well to support Neogen’s focus on organic growth through innovation and technology licensing, as well as future inorganic growth opportunities,” said Mike Nassif, President and Chief Executive Officer of Neogen. “We’re pleased to welcome her to the leadership team and look forward to her contributions.”

Ms. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

“Neogen plays an important role in helping to protect the global food supply, and that responsibility requires strong governance and a clear focus on execution,” said Ms. Stacey. “I’m looking forward to partnering with the leadership team to support the business, enhance our compliance framework, and help position the company for sustainable, long-term growth.”

About Neogen
Neogen Corporation is committed to fueling a brighter future for global food security through the advancement of human and animal well-being. Harnessing the power of science and technology, Neogen has developed comprehensive solutions spanning the Food Safety, Livestock, and Pet Health & Wellness markets. A world leader in these fields, Neogen has a presence in over 140 countries with a dedicated network of scientists and technical experts focused on delivering optimized products and technology for its customers.