Illumina CEO DeSouza Steps Down Amid Activist Attack, Anti-Trust Battle

Illumina CEO Francis deSouza has resigned from his position, effective immediately. The announcement comes after activist investor Carl Icahn attempted to place three representatives on Illumina's board ahead of the annual shareholder meeting last month. Icahn criticized deSouza's leadership and the incumbent board's failure to maximize value for shareholders, specifically pointing to the 2020 a..