Illumina Names Philip W. Schiller to its Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) announced today that Philip W. Schiller has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Schiller is currently Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and is a member of Apple’s executive team responsible for the company’s product marketing, developer relations, business marketing, education marketing, international marketing and App Store programs.

Since rejoining Apple in April 1997, Schiller has helped the company create and market some of the best-selling products in the world including the Mac, iPod, iTunes, iPhone, the App Store, Apple TV and the Apple Watch.

“Phil’s track record and global experience in bringing world-class products to market will help guide us as we continue to develop innovative new solutions for our customers,” said Francis deSouza, Illumina President and Chief Executive Officer. “His vision, integrity and passion are fully aligned with Illumina’s core values.”

Schiller has more than 30 years

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