Inari Welcomes Dr. Vivien Bonazzi as Chief Data Officer  

Life sciences leader to oversee data management and deployment strategy  

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 3, 2025 – Inari, the SEEDesign™ company, has named Dr. Vivien Bonazzi chief data officer, effective April 1. A leading biomedical data scientist, Bonazzi is tasked with further elevating the company’s AI-powered predictive design capabilities for ongoing development of step-change seed products. 

Data management and deployment are fundamental to Inari, where scientists are leveraging the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to rapidly build exponential new plant genomic knowledge and applications that guide its unmatched multiplex gene editing toolbox. Bonazzi will oversee the methodologies, technologies, and digital infrastructure to further accelerate the company’s ability to bring truly novel products to market. 

“Data underpins everything we do at Inari, so we are thrilled to have Vivien’s leadership in this area,” said Inari CEO Ponsi Trivisvavet. “Her experience helps fortify our cutting-edge SEEDesign™ technology platform, and her biomedical background brings fresh perspectives to help us unlock the full potential of seed.” 

“I have dedicated my career to utilizing data to benefit people. Helping to drive Inari’s innovative technology to support global food system sustainability is a meaningful opportunity to continue this mission,” said Bonazzi. ” I am eager to leverage my expertise to enhance Inari’s capabilities and contribute to this essential work.”  

Prior to joining Inari, Bonazzi served as chief biomedical data scientist and managing director at Deloitte Consulting LLP. She previously was a senior advisor in the Office of the Director at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and co-founded the NIH Data Commons, pioneering new methods for sharing and analyzing biomedical data. She has also held several roles in both the private and nonprofit sectors, including Celera Genomics, Invitrogen and The Institute for Genomic Research. 

 Visit Inari.com to learn more. 

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About Inari 

Inari, the SEEDesign™ company, develops seeds that address the world’s needs, pushing the boundaries of what is possible for a more sustainable, nature-positive food system. Through a combination of AI-powered predictive design and a pioneered multiplex gene editing toolbox, the company is unlocking the full potential of seed to bring step-change soybean, corn and wheat products to market. Founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2016, Inari is based in Cambridge, Mass., with additional sites in West Lafayette, Ind., and Ghent, Belgium. Inari is a growing team of more than 300 employees working to solve the critical issues of food security and sustainability. To learn more, visit Inari.com

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