Richard Wood

Richard Wood is an experienced executive in the animal health and agriculture sectors, currently serving as Chairman of ECO ANIMAL HEALTH GROUP PLC since March 2019, with a focus on branded medicines for large animals. Wood also holds positions as Senior Non-Executive Director at Anpario plc since October 2017 and as an International Business and Investment Consultant at Third Bridge Consulting since January 2016, specializing in agriculture and various technologies. Further notable roles include Chairman at Atlantic Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ocean Harvest Technology Inc, and Innovis Ltd, along with significant contributions to GLG and Avon Rubber plc. As Chief Executive of Genus plc from 1997 to 2011, Wood led the company to substantial growth, establishing a notable presence in the biotechnology field, particularly in sheep genetics.