PerkinElmer Announces Key Management Promotions; John Murphy, Robert Friel and John Roush Assume Broader Roles, Builds Management Depth and Strengthens Focus on Growth
PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in health sciences and other advanced technology markets, announced three key management promotions, effective immediately, to its senior executive team, designed to build management depth and accelerate its growth strategy.
John P. Murphy has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of PerkinElmer, Inc. Mr. Murphy is a proven global leader and has served as President of the Optoelectronics business since joining PerkinElmer in 2001. In this newly created position, Murphy will oversee the Company’s activities in improving operational efficiencies with particular emphasis on the supply chain, Six Sigma quality and customer excellence. In addition, he will oversee the Company’s strategy to expand medical imaging applications across the health sciences markets and lead the Company’s China growth strategy, extending the Company’s presence in this vital region.
Robert F. Friel assumes the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Business Development. Mr. Friel has served as the Chief Financial Officer since 1999. In addition to this role, he will now direct the Company’s business development activities focusing on strategic growth opportunities in health sciences and select advanced technologies.
John A. Roush is appointed President of the Company’s Optoelectronics business. He joined PerkinElmer in 1999 as General Manager of two business units within Optoelectronics, and has most recently served as the Vice President of Product Management and Global Sales and Customer Operations for Optoelectronics.
“We are very excited about the new appointments of John, Robert and John within our senior leadership team. They are all exceptional leaders who have come from within our Company, highlighting the success of our internal talent development process,” said Gregory L. Summe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PerkinElmer Inc. “We look forward to their continued contributions in ensuring operational excellence and delivering results for our customers,” added Summe.
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global technology leader focused in the following businesses – Life and Analytical Sciences, Optoelectronics and Fluid Sciences. Combining operational excellence and technology expertise with an intimate understanding of our customers’ needs, PerkinElmer provides products and services in health sciences and other advanced technology markets that require innovation, precision and reliability. The Company serves customers in more than 125 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Additional information is available through www.perkinelmer.com or 1-877-PKI-NYSE.
