Retired Senior Vice President and President, Regions of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. from September 2017 through his retirement in March 2022. Mr. Jafry was responsible for all business geographies outside the U.S. He joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in March 2005 and served in numerous roles of increasing responsibility prior to being appointed to his last position. Mr. Jafry started his career at Glaxo Pharmaceuticals in London. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, he served for 18 years at General Electric, where he held commercial, product management and general management roles in the U.S., Netherlands, Switzerland and China, most recently serving as President of GE Sensing Asia. He joined the board of directors of GTCR, LLC, a private equity firm, in 2022. Mr. Jafry holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lahore University in Pakistan, a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's certificate in Marketing and Management from Harvard University Extension School. Other Relevant Experience Director, GTCR, LLC Skills and Qualifications Syed Jafry has more than three decades of global operations and management experience in executive roles at several large, global organizations, including as Senior Vice President and President, Regions of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a world leader in serving science, supporting customers in pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare and other industries. Mr. Jafry's experience has given him a strong understanding of key aspects of leading a global, highly regulated business such as ours, including expansion into emerging markets, financial management, strategic planning, operations, product innovation, new product launches and business integration. His knowledge and industry background allow him to provide valuable insight to our business.