Christensen Jakob  Wedel net worth and biography

Christensen Wedel Biography and Net Worth

SVP of Illumina

Jakob Wedel is Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at Illumina, leading corporate strategy, partnerships, alliances, and acquisitions. With more than 25 years in top-tier strategy consulting focused on the life science and technology sector, Mr. Wedel brings a wealth of expertise in driving growth and innovation to the company.

Prior to joining Illumina, Wedel was a Senior Partner at Ernst and Young's strategy practice, EY Parthenon, where he played a key role in the global expansion of its life science strategy practice. His leadership in the global life science practice provided him with deep insights into the dynamics of the life science tools, clinical diagnostics and biopharma sectors, and positioned him as a trusted advisor for global industry executives.

Wedel spent more than 20 years at renowned consulting firms McKinsey and Bain & Co. serving life science, diagnostics and pharmaceutical clients in the US and Europe. He co-founded the Nordic strategy firm Qvartz, which grew to 450 professionals before being acquired by Bain.

Wedel attended Aarhus University in Denmark and earned a Master of Science in International Marketing & Management from Copenhagen Business School.

What is Christensen Jakob Wedel's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Christensen Jakob Wedel is at least $2.14 million as of May 6th, 2026. Wedel owns 15,056 shares of Illumina stock worth more than $2,136,748 as of May 20th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Wedel may own. Learn More about Christensen Jakob Wedel's net worth.

How do I contact Christensen Jakob Wedel?

The corporate mailing address for Wedel and other Illumina executives is 200 ILLUMINA WAY, SAN DIEGO CA, 92122. Illumina can also be reached via phone at (858) 202-4500 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Christensen Jakob Wedel's contact information.

Has Christensen Jakob Wedel been buying or selling shares of Illumina?

Over the course of the past ninety days, Christensen Jakob Wedel has sold $97,328.00 of Illumina stock. Most recently, Christensen Jakob Wedel sold 700 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.04, for a transaction totalling $97,328.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 15,056 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,093,386.24. Learn More on Christensen Jakob Wedel's trading history.

Who are Illumina's active insiders?

Illumina's insider roster includes Alexander Aravanis (SVP), Frances Arnold (Director), Charles Dadswell (SVP), Scott Davies (Chief Legal Officer), Francis deSouza (CEO), Phillip Febbo (SVP), Jay Flatley (Director), Scott Gottlieb (Director), Aimee Hoyt (SVP), Patricia Leckman (SVP), Karen Mcginnis (CAO), Robert Ragusa (SVP), Mostafa Ronaghi (SVP), Sam Samad (CFO), Jacob Thaysen (CEO), Susan Tousi (SVP), Mark Van Oene (SVP), and Christensen Wedel (SVP). Learn More on Illumina's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Illumina?

In the last year, Illumina insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 700 shares worth more than $84,627.00. In the last year, insiders at the life sciences company sold shares 5 times. They sold a total of 332,853 shares worth more than $48,347,612.14. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 14th when Director Keith A Meister sold 104,393 shares worth more than $15,172,478.62. Insiders at Illumina own 2.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Illumina.

Information on this page was last updated on 5/14/2026.

Christensen Jakob Wedel Insider Trading History at Illumina

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
5/6/2026Sell700$139.04$97,328.0015,056View SEC Filing Icon  
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Illumina Company Overview

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Illumina, Inc. offers sequencing- and array-based solutions for genetic and genomic analysis in the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through Core Illumina and GRAIL segments. The company offers sequencing and array-based instruments and consumables, which include reagents, flow cells, and library preparation; whole-genome sequencing kits, which sequence entire genomes of various size and complexity; and targeted resequencing kits, which sequence exomes, specific genes, and RNA or other genomic regions of interest. It also provides whole-genome sequencing, genotyping, noninvasive prenatal testing, and product support services; and Galleri, a multi-cancer early detection test. In addition, the company is developing solutions to help accelerate cancer diagnoses, blood-based detection for minimal residual disease, and other post-diagnostic applications. The company serves genomic research centers, academic institutions, government laboratories, and hospitals, as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, commercial molecular diagnostic laboratories, and consumer genomics companies. It markets and distributes its products directly to customers, as well as through life-science distributors. Illumina, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.
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