Avellino appoints Jon Robson as CEO
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Avellino Lab USA named Jon Robson as its new CEO and member of the board of directors, according to a company press release.
Robson replaces former Avellino CEO Jim Mazzo, who has transitioned to an advisory role.
As CEO, Robson will lead the company’s next phase, which includes further integrating Avellino’s genetic expertise with machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data.
“The board of directors and I are thrilled to welcome Jon to the Avellino team and are confident he is the right leader to help usher in our next chapter of growth,” Gene Lee, Avellino founder and chairman, said in the release. “This chapter leans heavily into leveraging the latest technologies to advance our pipeline of genetic-based diagnostics and therapies, which will be fueled by the development of a diverse and robust genetic database.”
Robson has experience in creating value from data and analytics with early-stage technology companies and large multinational data businesses, according to the release.