WESTBROOK, Maine, Feb. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX
Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX) announced today that Johnny D. Powers, Ph.D., Executive Vice
President, will be retiring from the Company in May 2016 and has stepped down from his current
position effective February 8, 2016.
Dr. Powers has been Executive Vice President since 2012 and has
been employed by the Company since 2009.
"IDEXX has benefited substantially from Johnny's many
contributions during his tenure. Most notably, his key role in
developing IDEXX's global leadership position in our reference lab
business, reflecting his focus on product innovation, creative
commercial strategies, strategic lab acquisitions, geographic
expansion, and better commercial alignment across the entire
Companion Animal Group (CAG) organization. During his tenure, IDEXX
delivered several new breakthrough reference lab products and
services to the veterinary market, including SDMA, and brought our
reference lab quality and service to world-class levels. Johnny's
leadership has also been critical in completing several important
business transformations over the last several years, including our
fully-implemented all-direct strategy for US CAG Diagnostics," said
Jonathan Ayers, the Company's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are fortunate to
have a deep and talented leadership team to assist in the
transition of Johnny's accountabilities. We thank Johnny and wish
him all the best in his retirement."
About IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in pet healthcare
innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with
a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based
products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of
veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff
efficiency and build more economically successful practices. IDEXX
is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and
information for livestock and poultry and tests for the quality and
safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than
6,000 people and offers products to customers in over 175
countries.
Contact: Ed Garber, Director,
Investor Relations, 1-207-556-8155
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