The Board of Directors of Origin Agritech Ltd. announced Dr. William S. Niebur as the company's new president and CEO. Dr. Niebur assumes the title from current CEO Dr. Gengchen Han, who will retain his position as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Niebur takes the reins of the company at a time when Origin is strategically positioning itself as a global participant in the biotechnology and seed market.

Origin will continue to enhance and expand its core seed business, while pursuing new opportunities and markets. Dr. Niebur most recently served with DuPont Pioneer as Vice President and General Manager with strategic oversight responsibility for China, East Asia and Oceania.