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Richard Rew, Randall Myers

Mar 10, 2015

Luminex has appointed Richard Rew as SVP, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective March 4, and Randall Myers as SVP, global manufacturing and quality, effective March 16. 

Prior to joining Luminex, Rew served as SVP, general counsel, and secretary at ArthroCare, which was acquired by Smith & Nephew last year. Myers retired from Applied Materials in 2012 and has since served as a consultant on supply chain and manufacturing operations. 

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