Luminex Corporation announced the retirement of its Chairman, G. Walter Loewenbaum, from its Board of Directors ("Board") effective August 3, 2020. In connection with Mr. Loewenbaum's departure, Mr. Shamir will assume the responsibilities of Chairman of the Board. Additionally, the Board has determined that Dr. Edward Ogunro will become lead independent director. Dr. Ogunro is an accomplished executive in the Diagnostics business, having held a number of leadership positions for more than 20 years at Abbott Laboratories, and served as Senior Vice President, R&D and Medical Affairs and Chief Scientific Officer of Hospira Inc. He has directly relevant technical and operational industry experience in the diagnostics and medical device industry that has allowed him to be highly effective chairing Strategy and Development Committee.