Genus : BOARD APPOINTMENT

For Immediate Release

4 March 2016

Genus plc

('Genus')

BOARD APPOINTMENT

Genus, a leading global animal genetics company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lysanne Gray to the Board as Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 April 2016.

Lysanne, a chartered accountant with a chemistry degree from Southampton University, is the Financial Controller at Unilever plc. Prior to this, she was Chief Auditor working closely with Unilever's Audit Committee and before that Chief Financial Officer of Unilever's global food service business. She has also held a number of other senior management positions within Unilever, both operational and financial and has had significant acquisition/disposal experience.

Commenting on the appointment, Bob Lawson, Chairman of Genus, said:

'We are delighted to welcome Lysanne to the Board. Lysanne's great depth of experience, both from a risk management, audit and business operations perspective, together with her exposure to UK corporate governance and experience in the food sector, will bring additional value to the Board as Genus continues to deliver on its strategy.'

There are no further details to be disclosed in respect of Lysanne Gray under paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK FCA.

For further information please contact:

Genus plc

Bob Lawson, Chairman Tel: [phone]

Karim Bitar, CEO

Buchanan

Charles Ryland/Victoria Watkins Tel: [phone]