MILFORD,
Mass., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters
Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced the appointment of
Heather Knight to its Board of
Directors effective August 14, 2024.
Ms. Knight currently serves as Executive Vice President and Group
President, Medical Products and Therapies at Baxter
International.
Heather is an accomplished leader who
brings decades of experience across the pharma and medical device
industries.
"Heather is an accomplished leader who brings decades of
experience across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries,
with a proven track record for driving growth and innovation," said
Dr. Flemming Ornskov, Chair of the Board. "Her experience enriches
the diverse skills and backgrounds of our Board members, which is
instrumental in our oversight of the strategy and in enhancing
shareholder value."
"We are thrilled to welcome Heather to our Board of Directors,"
said Dr. Udit Batra, President and
CEO, Waters Corporation. "Her commitment to operational excellence
coupled with her global experience driving commercial execution and
portfolio innovation across the MedTech industry will be
complementary to our Board. I look forward to collaborating with
her as we advance our growth strategy."
"It's an honor to join the Waters Board of Directors at such an
exciting time," commented Heather
Knight, Executive Vice President and Group President of
Medical Products and Therapies at Baxter International. "I've long
admired the company and look forward to contributing to its
success."
Ms. Knight currently serves as the Executive Vice President and
Group President of Medical Products and Therapies at Baxter
International. She brings nearly three decades of global business
and commercial leadership experience in the pharmaceutical and
medical device industries, and a proven track record of driving
strong execution, business transformation, and portfolio
innovation. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of
Buffalo.
About Waters Corporation (www.waters.com)
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in
analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography,
mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the
life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65
years. With approximately 7,500 employees worldwide, Waters
operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing
facilities, and with products available in more than 100
countries.
Contact:
Kevin Kempskie
Senior Director Public Relations
Waters Corporation
pr@waters.com
+1.508.478.2000
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