Rehovot, Israel
December 30, 2025
Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq, TASE: EVGN), a pioneering company in computational chemistry specializing in the generative design of small molecules for the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Olga Nissan as its Vice President of Business Development, effective as of January 1, 2026.
Dr. Nissan is a seasoned biotechnology and pharmaceutical executive with extensive experience in bridging science, business, and funding. She has a proven track record of leading R&D, clinical development, and business operations across the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and agri-biotechnology sectors. Her prior roles include CEO and Co-Founder of Protica Bio, Technology Manager at EcoPhage, Senior Scientist at BiomX, and QC Domain Manager at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.
Dr. Nissan holds a PhD and completed postdoctoral research in the fields of biochemistry and proteomics, from the Weizmann Institute of Science.
“I am excited to join Evogene at a pivotal time in its expansion,” said Dr. Olga Nissan. “The company’s commitment to translating cutting-edge, AI-driven science into meaningful small-molecule-based therapeutic value, strongly aligns with my experience across pharma and biotech. I look forward to building strategic partnerships, advancing innovative discovery programs, and working with Evogene’s talented team to accelerate the delivery of impactful solutions for patients and partners worldwide.”
Mr. Ofer Haviv, Evogene’s President and CEO, added: “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Olga Nissan to Evogene’s leadership team. With more than 15 years of experience spanning biotech, pharma, and AI-enabled drug discovery, Olga brings a unique combination of scientific depth, business development leadership, and company-building expertise. We believe her capabilities will be instrumental as we scale our small-molecule discovery and optimization offering, powered by our ChemPass AI tech-engine, and expand collaborations with leading industry partners – translating real-world innovation into meaningful value.”
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