WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) announced today the appointment of Cheri Walker, Ph.D. to the role of Corporate Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, effective April 24, 2007. Dr. Walker will be responsible for the Company’s global corporate development function, directing all aspects of our merger, acquisition and strategic joint venture activities. She will also participate as an integral member in the strategic planning process of the Company.
