Genomics England has appointed its first CEO. Global genomics pioneer Professor John Mattick will join Genomics England in June. Professor Mattick comes to Genomics England from the Australia-based and globally respected Garvan Institute of Medical Research, which he has led since 2012. Under his stewardship, the Garvan has embedded genomics, bioinformatics and big data at the centre of its research programmes – making the Garvan one of the leading exponents of whole genome sequencing in the world.