Stephen Wilson

Stephen has extensive international business experience in the biotechnology, software and IT industries where he was, and continues to be, involved in strategic, financial, business development, investor relations and IT transformation matters. His global business experience includes spells living in both the USA and Europe, and the management of businesses and negotiation of M&A transactions in North and South America, Europe and Asia (including in China). This knowledge and experience is a valuable addition to the Board and helps the growth of their businesses globally.

Stephen is the Chief Executive of Genus plc and was previously Group Finance Director of Genus from 2013 to 2019. Prior to Genus, Stephen was the Chief Financial Officer of Misys plc, following 25 years at IBM where he held several senior finance and business development roles. He started his career at Ford Motor Company. From 2012 to 2016 Stephen was a Non-executive Director and chair of the Audit Committee at Xchanging plc. Stephen is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds an MA in mathematics from the University of Cambridge.