BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ:SEED) (“Origin” or the “Company”), a technology-focused supplier of crop seeds and agricultural products in China, today announced that Mr. Larry Kenneth Cordell, former Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of UAP Holdings (“UAPH”) was appointed to Origin’s Board of Directors. Mr. Cordell will replace Mr. Remo Richli as the Chair of the Audit Committee and an Independent Director to the Company effective January 1, 2012. Mr. Richli is retiring from the Board after having completed his two three-year terms.
