CALIFORNIA - News from March 26, 1987
- Share via
Robert J. Kunze has been elected chairman of Calgene, an agriculture biotechnology company based in Davis, Calif. Kunze replaces Calgene co-founder Norman Goldfarb, who served as chairman since the company’s inception in November, 1980.
Roger Salquist remains president and chief executive.
Kunze is a senior vice president of Hambrecht & Quist, an investment banking firm concentrating in technology. H&Q; was the major investor in Calgene before its initial public stock offering last July and is the company’s second-largest shareholder.
Goldfarb, who had not been active in day-to-day company management since late 1985, said he resigned to devote his energies to Goldfarb Associates Venture Capital.
Inside the business of entertainment
The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
