Illumina, Inc. announced that Joydeep Goswami has decided to leave Illumina. He will stay on in an advisory role through June 30, 2024 to support two new executive management team appointments. Jakob Wedel has been named Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer.

Wedel joined Illumina in November 2023 as CEO Chief of Staff, leading strategic transformation initiatives. In his new role, Wedel is responsible for driving Illumina's strategic planning, partnerships, and acquisitions. Previously, Wedel was partner at EY's strategy practice, co-leading their global life science practice, and served in roles at McKinsey & Company and Bain & Company.

In the early 2000s, Wedel co-founded the Nordic strategy firm QVARTZ, which was later acquired by Bain. Wedel relocating to San Diego. He succeed Goswami, who held both the CFO and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer roles since early 2023.

Goswami joined Illumina in 2019 to lead strategy and corporate development. He will continue as an advisor to the company starting April 15, 2024 and through June 30, 2024. He departs the organization on July 1, 2024.