Calgene Names Its Transition Team

Calgene, the Davis, Calif.-based agricultural biotechnology concern, on Wednesday announced structural changes and appointments in its executive ranks that cement the company’s transition from a technology-driven boutique to a product- and marketing-oriented business.

Roderick N. Stacey, a consultant who has served on Calgene’s board since 1990, was named president and chief operating officer.

Calgene also has formed two divisions to focus on future product lines in cotton and specialty oils. The separation of the two product areas follows the formation earlier this year of the company’s Calgene Fresh unit, which will market its genetically engineered tomato.

Andrew Baum has been named president of the oils division. John Callahan has been named senior vice president of the cotton division.