Burcon NutraScience Corporation announced that after co-founding Burcon more than 23 years ago, Johann Tergesen will be stepping down as its president, effective February 28, 2022. To ensure an orderly transition, he will continue as an advisor to the company and Burcon's board of directors. Burcon has engaged an executive search firm specializing in the food and agribusiness sectors, to assist in recruiting a new chief executive officer.