Emmanuel Ligner, Seasoned Leader with Proven Track Record of Value Creation in Life Sciences, to Begin Role as CEO Next Week RADNOR, Pa. — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today issued the following statement in response to the […]

Jim Meyer to Become Chief Financial Officer, Effective March 1, 2026 WALTHAM, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that Stephen Williamson, senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), has decided to retire from the company, effective March 31, 2026. The company’s board of directors […]

Seasoned Executive with Proven Track Record of Value Creation in Life Sciences RADNOR, Pa. — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today announced that it has named Emmanuel Ligner, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2025. […]

The life science group Sartorius has successfully closed the acquisition of MatTek Corp, including Visikol Inc, from the Swedish BICO Group AB, as announced in April. The acquisition was completed on July 1, 2025, following the receipt of the required regulatory approval and the fulfillment of other customary closing conditions. With the integration of the […]

ICO has as of today completed the divestment of MatTek and Visikol to Sartorius, for USD 80m on a cash and debt-free basis, after customary regulatory approval has been obtained. Following transaction costs, net debt and working capital adjustments net proceeds are estimated to amount to USD 77.2m. The divestment follows the Group’s updated strategy […]

WASHINGTON — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, today announced that Martin Stumpe will be appointed Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective October 1, 2025. He will report directly to Rainer Blair, President and Chief Executive Officer. This appointment marks a pivotal step in Danaher’s digital transformation and its ambition to lead the […]

WASHINGTON — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, today announced that Greg Milosevich has been appointed by its Board of Directors to be Executive Vice President of Danaher with responsibility for its Life Sciences business, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Milosevich has served as Vice President and Group Executive of the […]

Investment demonstrates confidence in America’s commitment to science and innovation WALTHAM, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, will invest an additional $2 billion in the United States over the next four years, strengthening American innovation, manufacturing and economic competitiveness across the life sciences sector. As one of […]

The collaboration aims to provide advanced resources and scientific expertise to accelerate innovation and drive sustainable growth SINGAPORE — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, the world leader in serving science, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with NSG BIO, Singapore’s largest BSL-2-certified, co-working laboratory and office space. This collaboration aims to empower biotech startups in Singapore with access to […]

NEW YORK and WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Surplus Solutions LLC (“Surplus Solutions”), a portfolio company of NMS Capital (“NMS”), announced today the acquisition of Certified Genetool (or the “Company”), a San Francisco-based provider of certified laboratory instruments and technical services. The acquisition expands Surplus Solutions’ operational capabilities and supports continued growth in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and […]