LEX Diagnostics: Ed Farrell, Andrew Baker-Campbell

Jan 11, 2023

LEX Diagnostics has appointed Ed Farrell as its new CEO. Farrell most recently held executive positions at Klay Biotech, Quotient, and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. The company's former CEO, Andrew Baker-Campbell, will now serve as chair of the board of directors.

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The Scan

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