Evogene Ltd. announced Lazer Bezdin has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2021. Bezdin brings more than 20 years of business experience, mainly in the pharmaceuticals and clean-tech industries. His experience includes 10 years in various roles in Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Immediately prior to joining the company, he served as VP Sales & Business Development in Elcon Recycling. In addition, Dr. Eyal Emmanuel has requested to reduce his management role as the company’s Chief Scientific Officer.