Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Paul Meister to Retire from the Board of Directors
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced that Paul M. Meister, Chairman of the Board, and former Vice Chairman of Fisher Scientific International, has decided to not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of stockholders, scheduled for May 15, 2007.
Paul Meister commented: "I am delighted with the progress made to integrate the Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific businesses. Marijn Dekkers and his team have been doing a superb job and he has my complete confidence. It has been a great personal privilege to be associated with this outstanding company."
The vacancy created by Mr. Meister's retirement will be filled in accordance with the Company's bylaws and other governance provisions. It is expected that a new director will be identified prior to, and take office at the time of, the upcoming annual meeting.
The Company also announced that, in anticipation of Mr. Meister's retirement, Mr. Meister has relinquished his position as Chairman of the Board.
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