Illumina announced its board of directors has accepted the resignation of CEO Francis deSouza Sunday.
The board of directors is searching for a new CEO and is considering both internal and external candidates, according to. Charles Dadswell, Illumina's senior vice president and general counsel, will act as CEO in the interim.
DeSouza's resignation is effective immediately, but he will stay on in an advisory capacity until July 31. "It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve Illumina," deSouza said in the release. "We have made great progress together, but I believe we are still at the very beginning of the impact Illumina will have on human health by unlocking the power of the genome."
Illumina, known for its DNA sequencing and array-based technology, has been in a heated proxy fight with Icahn, who owns a 1.4% stake in the company. Icahn has accused Illumina's executive management and board of poor oversight, particularly with regard to the company's controversial
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