LabConnect Welcomes Mitch Blumenfeld as New Chief Financial Officer in 2025

LabConnect Appoints Mitch Blumenfeld as CFO

LabConnect, a global leader in central laboratory solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Mitch Blumenfeld as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 4, 2025. This strategic addition to the leadership team is anticipated to drive the company's financial growth and operational excellence.

A New Era at LabConnect

Mitch Blumenfeld is no stranger to leadership roles, especially within high-growth industries including pharmaceutical services, wholesale drug distribution, and diversified consumer products. Over his impressive 30-year career, Blumenfeld has honed his skills in corporate finance management and strategic development, making him a perfect fit for LabConnect.

Prior to joining LabConnect, Blumenfeld held the position of CFO at Network Partners Group, which specializes in life sciences and medical device consulting. His rich experience includes serving as CFO for Signant Health, a leading software and service provider for clinical research, and for PCI Pharma Services, a contract development and manufacturing organization. Furthermore, Blumenfeld has contributed his expertise at notable companies including AmerisourceBergen Corporation and various divisions within General Electric.

Educational Background

Mitch holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and Applications from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in both Computer Science and Engineering from Bucknell University. This extensive educational foundation complements his professional experience, equipping him with the necessary skills to lead LabConnect's finance team effectively.

Vision for the Future

In announcing Blumenfeld's appointment, Wes Wheeler, CEO of LabConnect, expressed enthusiasm about the new addition to the senior leadership team. "We are delighted to welcome Mitch and are confident that his expertise will be invaluable in our pursuit of profitable growth and operational excellence," said Wheeler.

As the new CFO, Blumenfeld will spearhead the finance organization globally. This involves overseeing business finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, taxation, and investor relations. His role is critical at a time when LabConnect is reinventing the global central lab services landscape, and Blumenfeld's financial acumen will undoubtedly aid in accomplishing these objectives.

"Joining LabConnect at such a pivotal moment is incredibly exciting for me," said Blumenfeld. "I look forward to contributing to the company's mission to enhance central laboratory services worldwide."

About LabConnect

LabConnect is renowned for providing agile and technology-driven central laboratory solutions tailored to meet the demands of clinical trials, regardless of their size or complexity. Having amassed over 20 years of experience and facilitated more than 2,000 clinical studies across 93 countries, LabConnect has cemented its status as a trusted partner for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and clinical research organizations.

With state-of-the-art operations and strategic partnerships with leading laboratories worldwide, LabConnect is positioned to leverage the latest innovations in the field. They offer a comprehensive suite of laboratory solutions, including custom lab kits, advanced sample tracking, integrated logistics, and an extensive testing menu featuring over 20,000 validated assays. Besides these, they also provide global support for radiopharmaceuticals and next-gen biorepositories.

Moreover, LabConnect’s team of scientific experts supports both pre-clinical and clinical studies by offering solutions in scientific project management, bioanalytical and biospecimen management, and biomarker strategy. Their exceptional data management capabilities enable the integration of complex datasets from various sources, producing a cohesive, submission-ready dataset.

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