23andMe Co-Founder Anne Wojcicki Resigns From Board of Directors

Former CEO Steps Down After 16 Years

Susan Wojcicki Remains on Board as Independent Director

23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki has resigned from the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Wojcicki, who served as CEO of the genetic testing company for 16 years, will remain involved with 23andMe as a special advisor.

Wojcicki's resignation comes at a time of change for 23andMe. In June, the company announced that Wojcicki would step down as CEO and be replaced by Ken Berlin, the former CEO of Illumina.

In a statement, Wojcicki said she was "proud of what we have accomplished together at 23andMe." She added that she was "excited to see what the future holds" for the company.

Susan Wojcicki, Anne's sister and a former CEO of YouTube, will remain on 23andMe's board as an independent director.

23andMe is a personal genomics and biotechnology company that allows customers to learn more about their ancestry and health through DNA testing. The company was founded in 2006 by Wojcicki and Linda Avey.

23andMe has faced some controversy in recent years, including concerns about the privacy of its customers' data. However, the company has also been praised for its work on genetic research.

In conclusion, Anne Wojcicki's resignation from 23andMe's board of directors marks the end of an era for the company. However, the company is well-positioned for continued success under the leadership of Ken Berlin and Susan Wojcicki.