Our Team

The minds transforming genomics

We're scientists, engineers, and innovators united by a singular purpose: to decode the language of life. Our multidisciplinary team combines world-leading expertise in genetics, data science, and medicine to solve healthcare's greatest challenges. Together, we're not just advancing science—we're creating a future where every person can benefit from the power of their own genome.

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A message from our CEO

I have always believed that understanding human genetics is the key to improving medicine and healthcare.

As an academic, I was fortunate to lead and be centrally involved in many of the national and international projects working to understand the links between genetics, health, and disease. But it became clear to me that the huge advances being made in the field of genetics were not being translated to better healthcare for real people. I had been part of an extraordinary scientific leap forward, with revolutions across biological, statistical, and data science spheres. But no-one had yet applied the science – the power of genomics – in a way that would change how we approach health and healthcare.

My co-founders Professor Gil McVean, Dr Chris Spencer and Dr Gerton Lunter and I established Genomics to close that gap. Our vision is to develop and harness world-leading science in genomics to change people’s lives for the better. Genetics in medicine is not merely about rare disease or major cancer genes: it is about forging new and better ways for understanding, treating, and preventing common disease.

Together, we are working towards a world in which we can understand the mechanisms of disease well enough to produce effective and tailored medicines, and one in which we routinely identify and target those people most at risk of all the common and chronic diseases. Our vision of genomic prevention is one in which doctors and healthcare systems can deliver care before people get sick.

I’m incredibly proud to be at the centre of this transformation, and to be leading a team of the best and brightest minds in the business, all committed to delivering healthier, better quality lives for us all.

Professor Sir Peter Donnelly, CEO and Co-Founder

Leadership team

Professor Sir Peter Donnelly FRS, FMedSci
Founder & CEO
David Thornton
President
Dr. Vincent Plagnol
Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Seamus Harrison
Chief Medical Officer
Laura Barry BSc FCA
Chief Financial Officer
Sian Jarvis CB FRCGP(H)
Chief Policy and Corporate Affairs Officer
Alex Eavis
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Sneha Bakshi
Chief People Officer
Dr. Gerald Dunstan MBA
Head of Life Sciences
James Rimmer
Head of Enterprise
Michaela Broadhurst
Head of Corporate Development

Board members

Simon Dingemans
Chairman of the Board
Professor Dame Sally Davies
Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr Jim Tananbaum
Director
Dr Sam Williams
Director
Professor Sir Peter Donnelly FRS, FMedSci
Founder & CEO
Gil McVean FRS FMedSci
Founder & Non-Executive Director
Dr Jose-Carlos Gutiérrez-Ramos
Board Member
Alex Pasteur
Board Member

Values encoded in our DNA

In genomics, precision isn't just about data—it's about values. Our core principles drive rigorous science, foster meaningful collaborations, and ensure every breakthrough serves humanity. These aren't just words we follow; they're the standards that define us, from our first hypothesis to our final impact on patient lives.

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