GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. announced on February 18, 2019 that board of directors of the company appointed Scott Mendel as the chief operating officer of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Mendel, age 52, has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) since May 2014. In addition, the board appointed Johnny Ek as the company's CFO, effective immediately.

Mr. Ek, age 43, has served as the Company's Vice President, Finance and Accounting and Corporate Controller since November 2013. In his leadership roles at GenMark, Ek has been responsible for all accounting and treasury functions and has also successfully led the internal audit and SOX efforts.