GUILFORD, Conn.– Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™, today announced the appointment of Jack Kenny, CEO of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., to its Board of Directors.
“Jack brings a wealth of experience in commercial and operational leadership. His industry insights will be invaluable as we broaden our product portfolio and provide researchers with deeper proteomic insights, fostering scientific advancement and promoting better human health,” said Jeff Hawkins, CEO of Quantum-Si. “Jack’s energy, motivation, and business acumen will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our company, inspiring growth and success.” Mr. Kenny brings more than 30 years of experience as a key executive leader within large public companies in the healthcare and medical device industries to this role. He has a proven track record of driving growth at Meridian Bioscience as CEO and also serves on its board of directors. Previously, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager, North America at Siemens Healthcare, and Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Region for Diagnostic Systems at Becton Dickinson. Throughout his career, Mr. Kenny has held additional leadership positions of increasing responsibility for companies including Leica Microsystems, Quest Diagnostics and Bayer Diagnostics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in management systems from Kettering University in Michigan.
“Quantum-Si continues to advance the field of proteomics through Platinum™, its next-generation protein sequencing platform, thanks to the expertise and dedication of its employees,” said Mr. Kenny. “I look forward to serving on the board to help the Company democratize proteomic analysis and bring single-molecule protein sequencing to every lab, everywhere, enabling new discoveries that will transform the world we live in.”
