Richard Capper

Richard Capper is a highly experienced professional in the genomics sector, currently serving as the Director of Regional Product and Segment Marketing at Illumina since January 2013. Capper oversees EMEA Regional Product Marketing and specific market segments, including Agrigenomics and Cell and Molecular Biology, while emphasizing IVDR and IVDR readiness. Previously, Capper held several key positions at Illumina, including Associate Director of Product Marketing and Service and Support for the UK and Nordics, as well as Senior Manager for Genomics at Scale EMEA. Capper's earlier roles include experience at Agilent Technologies and Oxford Gene Technology, focusing on clinical genomics and high-throughput services, as well as a strong academic background with a D.Phil. in Molecular Biology from the University of Oxford. Capper also completed a MiniMBA in 2020.