Cyanotech Names Andrew Jacobson as President & CEO
Mr. Jacobson succeeds Gerald R. Cysewski, Ph.D., who was president and chief executive officer. Dr. Cysewski was named executive vice president and chief scientific officer focusing on microalgae product development. He continues as a director. Dr. Cysewski, who is credited with commercializing the large-scale production of microalgae, founded Cyanotech in 1983.
Cyanotech's lead independent director, Gregg Robertson, was elected chairman of the board of directors.
Mr. Jacobson has more than 23 years of experience in the natural products industry. He was president of the Personal Care division of the Hain Celestial Group. Previously at Hain, he was president of Natural Products. Mr. Jacobson joined Hain in 1997 through its acquisition of Westbrae Natural Foods where he was president.
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