Verenium CEO to Retire; CFO James Levine to Become New CEO

erenium Corporation VRNM today announced a series of changes within its senior management team to take effect March 31: Carlos Riva, currently Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring from his position at the Company. He will continue to be available to the Company as a consultant for a period of time. James Levine, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Carlos Riva. He will also be elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Jeffrey Black, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer. He will continue to report to Levine. Janet Roemer will continue as Chief Operating Officer and will report to Levine.