WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE:PKI) Chairman and CEO Gregory L. Summe, and the Board of Directors, announced today a succession plan that will continue the Company’s growth strategy and provide strong leadership continuity.
In the initial step, Robert F. Friel will become President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective August 1. It is expected that he will then be elected Chief Executive Officer in February 2008. At the time Rob Friel assumes the CEO role, Greg Summe will become Executive Chairman of the Board, and remain as such through the Annual Shareholders meeting in April 2009.
