Genetic Technologies Limited Appoints Ms. Alison Mew as CEO

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - December 10, 2012) - Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG) (NASDAQ: GENE) announced today the appointments of Ms. Alison Mew to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Ben Silluzio as a Non-Executive Director.

“The Board is extremely pleased that Ms. Mew has accepted the Company’s offer to become Chief Executive Officer. In her previous role as Chief Operating Officer, a position she held for more than three years, Alison played a key role in the establishment of the Company’s U.S. operations along with securing the Australian laboratory’s U.S. compliance. We are confident that Alison is well placed to lead the Company through its next stages of development,” commented Dr. Mal Brandon, Chairman of Genetic Technologies.

Mr. Silluzio specialises in the provision of advice for sophisticated investors, institutional clients and high net worth families in Melbourne, nationally and abroad. Currently, he serves as the managing partner and desk head of RBS Morgans Family Office, and is also a director of Private Branded Beverages Ltd., a public unlisted company, and is a former President and Chairman of the Italian Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Mr. Silluzio has held several senior positions in the stockbroking and funds management industries, including: Director of UBS Wealth Management Australia, Senior Vice President of Credit Suisse First Boston in Melbourne, Vice President and member of the “Smith Barney Century Council” at Citigroup Smith Barney in Melbourne and as an institutional client advisor at Colonial Institutional Stockbroking in Sydney and Melbourne.

Dr. Mal Brandon added, “The Board is also pleased to welcome Mr. Silluzio. We are confident that he will bring valuable skills, contacts and experience which will assist the Company to expand its profile with the wider investment community.”

About BREVAGen™
The BREVAGen™ breast cancer risk stratification test is a novel genetic test panel that examines a patient’s DNA to detect the absence or presence of certain common genetic variations (SNPs) associated with an increased risk for developing breast cancer. The test is designed to help physicians assess aggregate breast cancer risk from these genetic markers, plus factors from a standard clinical assessment based on a patient’s family and personal history, thus giving a clearer picture of an individual woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. The BREVAGen™ test may be especially useful for women predisposed to hormone dependant breast cancer, including those who have undergone breast biopsies, as the test will provide information that can help physicians recommend alternative courses of action, such as more vigilant, targeted surveillance or preventive therapy, on a personalized patient-by-patient basis. For more information, please visit http://www.brevagen.com, or http://www.brevagen.com.au

About Genetic Technologies Limited
Genetic Technologies is an established diagnostics company with more than 20 years of experience in commercializing genetic testing, non-coding DNA and product patenting. The Company has operations in Australia and the U.S. and is dual-listed on the ASX (GTG.AX) and NASDAQ (GENE). Genetic Technologies is focused on the commercialization of its patent portfolio through an active out-licensing program and the global expansion of its oncology and cancer management diagnostics assets. Its U.S. subsidiary, Phenogen Sciences, offers novel predictive testing and assessment tools to help physicians proactively manage women’s health. Phenogen’s lead product, BREVAGen™, is a first in class, clinically validated risk assessment test for non-familial breast cancer. For more information, please visit http://www.gtglabs.com, http://www.phenogensciences.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
Any statements in this press release that relate to the Company’s expectations are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees. Since this information may involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from expected results. Additional risks associated with Genetic Technologies’ business can be found in its periodic filings with the SEC.