BioIVT Names Richard Haigh CEO

BioIVT, LLC, a leading global provider of biospecimens, cell and gene therapy related products, and research models and services for drug development purposes, has promoted Richard Haigh, Ph.D., to Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1. Dr. Haigh joined BioIVT in May 2022 as Chief Operating Officer and brings more than 27 years of experience in the life science research and diagnostics space covering products, consumables, and services, including over 15 years with Thermo Fisher Scientific/Life Technologies.  
 
“I am delighted and honored to be taking on the CEO role at BioIVT during this exciting time. BioIVT is a fantastic mission driven business focused on enabling our customers to more efficiently and effectively develop new therapeutics that save lives. We have a tremendous runway ahead of us with multiple avenues for continued growth, and I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to this organization,” said incoming CEO Dr. Haigh.
 
Former CEO Jeff Gatz who is retiring from day-to-day involvement with BioIVT will continue to support the company as an advisor focused on M&A and business development activities. Over the last 26 years, Mr. Gatz has successfully led and grown the business from a small family operation to a global enterprise employing over 500 people and serving thousands of pharma, biotech, CRO and diagnostic customers worldwide.
 
“Serving as CEO of BioIVT for the past 26 years has been a privilege and incredible experience. I am so proud of the growth we have achieved and the positive impact we have been able to make to the healthcare and life science industries in such an important and dynamic way. I know the company is in great hands with Richard at the helm and look forward to continuing to support the entire BioIVT team going forward,” said Mr. Gatz.  
 
“Richard brings a unique combination of scientific, commercial, and operational experience, together with the drive and leadership skills to continue BioIVT’s incredible growth journey; he has already made a tremendous impact at BioIVT, and we are fortunate to have him step up to the CEO role. I also want to thank Jeff Gatz for the incredible business he has built in BioIVT. The entire BioIVT management team and Board of Directors are grateful for his leadership and continued dedication to the company,” added Joe Bernardo, Linden Operating Partner and BioIVT Board Member.