Laura McConnell Perin

Laura McConnell (Perin) has a diverse work experience in various leadership and managerial roles. Laura currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of Labconco Corporation since July 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice Chairman from September 2019 to July 2020. From 2014 to 2019, Laura worked as the Vice President, Scientific Category at E&I Cooperative Services. In 2013, they served as the Market Segment Leader, Life Technologies at Thermo Fisher Scientific. From 2011 to 2012, they were the Head of Contracting and Procurement at Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Laura also has experience with VWR, where they worked as the Business Development Director from 2008 to 2011 and as the Major Account Director from 2006 to 2008. Laura started their career at VWR in 1993 and held various roles such as Region Manager, Sales Representative, Inside Sales/On-Site Coordinator, and Quotations Specialist. Prior to their work in the scientific industry, Laura worked as an Educational Dance Instructor at the Kansas City Ballet from 2004 to 2005.

Laura McConnell (Perin) attended Denison University from 1988 to 1992 and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biology. Laura also pursued a second Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Dance during the same period.