Sequenom's Hixson retiring

Diagnostic company Sequenom Inc. (NASDAQ:SQNM) said Harry Hixson will retire as CEO, effective at the company's annual meeting on June 10. President and COO William Welch will succeed Hixson, who will continue to serve as Sequenom's chairman. Welch will be nominated to the board. Additionally, CFO Paul Maier will also retire, effective June 10. Carolyn Beaver, VP and chief accounting officer, will become CFO. Sequenom also said Dirk van den Boom, EVP of R&D and CSO, will be promoted to chief scientific and strategy officer. ...