Cibus Announces the Election of Kimberly A. Box to Board of Directors
Cibus (Nasdaq: CBUS), an agricultural technology company focused on developing advanced plant traits, has announced the election of Kimberly A. Box to its Board of Directors. Box brings significant leadership experience from her roles as former CEO of Gatekeeper Innovation and VP of Global IT Services at Hewlett-Packard.
Box's appointment comes at a strategic time as Cibus prepares for the launch of its trait products. Her expertise in technology commercialization and scaling businesses will support the company's mission to improve farming productivity and sustainability. She currently serves on several boards including McGrath RentCorp and holds various certifications including NACD Directorship Certification™ and CERT in Cybersecurity Oversight.
Cibus (Nasdaq: CBUS), azienda di tecnologia agricola focalizzata sullo sviluppo di tratti vegetali avanzati, ha annunciato l'elezione di Kimberly A. Box al Consiglio di Amministrazione. Box porta una notevole esperienza dirigenziale, maturata in ruoli come ex CEO di Gatekeeper Innovation e VP Global IT Services di Hewlett-Packard.
La nomina di Box arriva in un momento strategico mentre Cibus si prepara al lancio dei propri prodotti basati su tratti. La sua competenza nella commercializzazione della tecnologia e nella crescita delle aziende sosterrà la missione dell'azienda di migliorare la produttività agricola e la sostenibilità. Attualmente ricopre incarichi in diversi consigli di amministrazione, tra cui McGrath RentCorp, e possiede diverse certificazioni tra cui NACD Directorship Certification™ e CERT in Cybersecurity Oversight.
Cibus (Nasdaq: CBUS), una empresa de tecnología agrícola enfocada en desarrollar rasgos vegetales avanzados, ha anunciado la elección de Kimberly A. Box para su Junta Directiva. Box aporta amplia experiencia en liderazgo, tras haber sido CEO de Gatekeeper Innovation y VP Global IT Services en Hewlett-Packard.
El nombramiento de Box llega en un momento estratégico mientras Cibus se prepara para el lanzamiento de sus productos basados en rasgos. Su experiencia en comercialización de tecnología y en escalar negocios respaldará la misión de la empresa de mejorar la productividad y la sostenibilidad de la agricultura. Actualmente forma parte de varias juntas, incluida McGrath RentCorp, y posee certificaciones como NACD Directorship Certification™ y CERT en Cybersecurity Oversight.
Cibus (나스닥: CBUS)은 첨단 식물 형질 개발에 주력하는 농업 기술 기업으로, Kimberly A. Box를 이사회에 선임했다고 발표했습니다. Box는 Gatekeeper Innovation의 전 CEO 및 Hewlett-Packard의 Global IT Services 부사장으로서의 리더십 경험이 풍부합니다.
Box의 선임은 형질 제품 출시를 준비하는 Cibus에게 전략적인 시점에 이뤄졌습니다. 기술 상용화와 비즈니스 확장에 대한 그녀의 전문성은 농업 생산성과 지속 가능성을 향상시키려는 기업의 사명을 뒷받침할 것입니다. 현재 McGrath RentCorp를 포함한 여러 이사회에 재직 중이며 NACD Directorship Certification™와 CERT in Cybersecurity Oversight를 포함한 다양한 자격증을 보유하고 있습니다.
Cibus (NYSE: CBUS), entreprise de technologie agricole axée sur le développement de traits végétaux avancés, a annoncé l’élection de Kimberly A. Box à son conseil d’administration. Box apporte une expérience considérable de leadership acquise en tant qu’ex-PDG de Gatekeeper Innovation et VP Global IT Services chez Hewlett-Packard.
L’arrivée de Box intervient à un moment stratégique alors que Cibus se prépare au lancement de ses produits basés sur les traits. Son expérience en commercialisation des technologies et en mise à l’échelle des entreprises soutiendra la mission de l’entreprise consistant à améliorer la productivité agricole et la durabilité. Elle siège actuellement à plusieurs conseils, dont McGrath RentCorp, et détient diverses certifications, dont NACD Directorship Certification™ et CERT en Cybersecurity Oversight.
Cibus (Nasdaq: CBUS), ein auf die Entwicklung fortschrittlicher Pflanzenträger fokussiertes Agrartechnologieunternehmen, hat die Wahl von Kimberly A. Box in den Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Box bringt bedeutende Führungserfahrung mit, unter anderem als ehemalige CEO von Gatekeeper Innovation und VP Global IT Services bei Hewlett-Packard.
Die Berufung kommt zu einem strategischen Zeitpunkt, da Cibus sich auf die Einführung seiner Traits-Produkte vorbereitet. Ihre Expertise in der Technologiedurchdringung und im Skalieren von Geschäftsmodellen wird die Mission des Unternehmens unterstützen, die Produktivität und Nachhaltigkeit der Landwirtschaft zu verbessern. Sie ist derzeit Mitglied mehrerer Vorstände, darunter McGrath RentCorp, und hält verschiedene Zertifizierungen, darunter NACD Directorship Certification™ und CERT in Cybersecurity Oversight.
Cibus (ناسداك: CBUS)، شركة تكنولوجيا زراعية تركز على تطوير صفات نباتية متقدمة، أعلنت عن انتخاب Kimberly A. Box لعضوية مجلس إدارتها. تجلب Box خبرة قيادية واسعة من مناصبها كالرئيسة التنفيذية السابقة لـ Gatekeeper Innovation ونائبة رئيس أنظمة تكنولوجيا المعلومات العالمية في Hewlett-Packard.
يأتي تعيين Box في وقت استراتيجي بينما تستعد Cibus لإطلاق منتجاتها من الصفات. ستدعم خبرتها في تسويق التكنولوجيا وتوسيع الاعمال هدف الشركة في تحسين إنتاجية واستدامة الزراعة. وهي تشغل حالياً عضوية في عدة مجالس إدارات بما في ذلك McGrath RentCorp وتحمل شهادات متعددة منها NACD Directorship Certification™ وCERT في إشراف الأمن السيبراني.
Cibus (纳斯达克: CBUS)，一家专注于开发先进植物性状的农业科技公司，宣布选举 Kimberly A. Box 加入董事会。Box 在 Gatekeeper Innovation 的前任首席执行官以及惠普全球 IT 服务副总裁等职位上积累了丰富的领导经验。
Box 的任命正逢公司在推出其性状产品之际的战略时刻。她在技术商业化和企业扩展方面的专业知识将支持公司提升农业生产力和可持续性的使命。她目前担任包括 McGrath RentCorp 在内的多个董事会成员，并持有多项认证，包括 NACD Directorship Certification™ 和 CERT in Cybersecurity Oversight。
- Strategic addition of experienced technology commercialization expert to the board
- Strengthened governance expertise ahead of product launches
- Addition of board member with proven track record in scaling businesses
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Appointment strengthens governance and commercialization strategy expertise as Cibus continues preparations for launch of its advanced trait technologies delivering crop productivity and sustainability solutions to farmers
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS), a leading agricultural technology company developing and licensing advanced plant traits that enable higher yields, lower input costs, and more sustainable farming, today announced the election of Kimberly A. Box to its Board of Directors.
“Kim brings to Cibus extensive leadership experience in technology and commercialization that will be invaluable as we sharpen our strategic commercialization efforts,” said Mark Finn, Cibus Chairman. “Her understanding of market dynamics and experience in guiding innovation into scalable businesses will strengthen our strategic governance as we continue to drive long-term value creation for shareholders and partners.”
“Kim’s proven ability to lead organizations through change and growth comes at a pivotal moment for Cibus,” added Peter Beetham, PhD, Co-Founder, Interim CEO, President and COO, of Cibus. “As we prepare for our initial trait product launches, her strategic insights into customer adoption and delivering practical, innovative solutions will be critical to achieving our mission of improving productivity and sustainability for farmers worldwide.”
Ms. Box brings a blend of entrepreneurial leadership and global corporate experience to the Cibus Board. She most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gatekeeper Innovation, Inc., where she led the company through growth leading into its acquisition by RxGuardian. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly three decades at Hewlett-Packard, rising through a series of executive positions to become Vice President of Global IT Services. In that role, she oversaw large-scale technology operations and drove initiatives that improved efficiency, customer experience, and business performance worldwide.
“I am honored to join the Cibus Board of Directors at such an important time,” said Ms. Box. “Cibus’ gene editing platform represents a true breakthrough in how agricultural traits are developed, accelerating both speed to market and the range of traits that can be delivered. I am excited to contribute to the company’s vision of improving productivity and profitability for farmers while supporting sustainable agriculture.”
Ms. Box currently serves on the Boards of McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ: MGRC), Med One Group, and Applied Science, Inc., and formerly served on the Board of American River Bank until its acquisition in 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and a minor in Computer Science from California State University, Chico. She also completed the Executive Development Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds both a NACD Directorship Certification™ and a CERT in Cybersecurity Oversight from the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Ms. Box was named to the NACD Directorship 100™, recognizing leading corporate directors who have a significant impact on boardroom practices and performance, and previously chaired the NACD Northern California Chapter Board.
About Cibus
Cibus is leading a new era in agriculture. The company is a technology leader developing and licensing advanced plant traits that enable higher yields, lower input costs, and more sustainable farming. Using proprietary precision gene editing and breeding systems, Cibus can develop traits with remarkable speed and accuracy, at a fraction of the time and cost of conventional breeding or GMO approaches. By partnering with seed companies worldwide, Cibus is transforming how crops are grown and helping to build a more productive and sustainable future for agriculture. For more information, please visit www.cibus.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included herein, including statements regarding Cibus' operational and financial performance, Cibus' strategy and streamlined business focus, contemplated cost reduction actions and their timing, future operations, prospects, and plans, including anticipated commercial launch dates and partner funding necessary to achieve these targets, and the anticipated regulatory environment are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "expect," "plan," "scheduled," "could," "would" and "will," or the negative of these and similar expressions.
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In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Cibus' views as of the date hereof. Cibus specifically disclaims any obligation to update such forward-looking statements in the future, except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Cibus' views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.
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