Bionano names board chairman Al Luderer as interim CEO

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Bionano Announces Leadership Transition

May 6, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO) today announced that Al Luderer, Ph.D., chairman of Bionanos Board of Directors, has been appointed interim president and chief executive officer, effective May 5, 2026. Dr. Luderer will continue to serve as chairman, and director Chris Twomey will serve as Lead Independent Director. He succeeds Erik Holmlin, PhD, who is staying on as an advisor. The company anticipates a seamless transition without business disruption.

Dr. Luderer brings both deep industry experience and knowledge of Bionano having served on its Board... More