Cibus Appoints Craig Wichner CEO, Founder of $350M Farmland LP
CBUS•Cibus has appointed board member Craig Wichner as CEO, with interim leader Peter Beetham returning to President and COO roles after raising over $62 million. Wichner, founder of Farmland LP managing $350 million in assets across 19,000 acres, will focus on executing near-term commercialization targets and capital strategy.
1. Leadership Succession
Cibus named Craig Wichner chief executive officer as part of its succession plan, elevating him from a board member role and transitioning interim CEO Peter Beetham back to President and COO.
2. Interim CEO Transition
Peter Beetham, who secured over $62 million in new investment and guided the company toward its initial commercialization targets over 15 months, will focus on operational excellence in his restored roles.
3. Executive Profile
Craig Wichner brings financial and agribusiness expertise as founder of Farmland LP, which manages more than $350 million in assets and 19,000 acres, underpinned by regenerative farming practices.
4. Strategic Priorities
Wichner’s immediate agenda centers on executing near-term commercialization targets, advancing crop trait licensing, and maintaining capital discipline to support Cibus’ long-term value creation.
