PerkinElmer appoints new chief marketing officer and senior vice-president

PerkinElmer has named Lapo Paladini as its chief marketing officer and senior vice-president.

The newly-created position will charge its holder with the leadership of the firm’s marketing organisation and developing key aspects of its long-term market strategy, including corporate communications.

Commenting, Robert Friel, chairman and chief executive of PerkinElmer, said that the new role is a "critical component" of the firm’s market-focused approach to human and environmental health.

"We are excited to utilise Lapo’s deep knowledge and insights into customer requirements in numerous and differing markets throughout the world, most recently in Asia Pacific and South America, to drive our market strategy," he added.

Mr Paladini has worked with PerkinElmer since 1982 and has held positions including president of Asia Pacific, east Europe, the Middle East and Africa and South America.

Earlier this month, the company’s board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 (0.04p) per chare of common stock.