Labconco Announces New President Ryan Gound

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For release: May 9, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Labconco^® Announces New President Ryan Gound

Labconco Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Ryan Gound as its new president. Gound, previously serving as Labconco's Executive Vice President, steps into his new role with a long-standing passion and understanding for Labconco’s mission and vision.

Gound’s prior experiences as a management consultant and growth-focused executive leader, combined with his nine years as a Labconco board member, have prepared him to effectively lead the organization into the future.

"In his time with us, Ryan has shown an extraordinary capability to lead and inspire, said Labconco CEO and Chairman Laura McConnell. “Ryan’s strategic vision and relentless drive have been instrumental in propelling our company forward. I am confident that under his leadership, Labconco will continue to innovate and excel in serving the scientific community.”

Gound has been actively engaged in all areas of Labconco’s operations, products, customers and team. His proactive engagement with stakeholders has been essential in expanding Labconco’s manufacturing facilities and forging new strategic partnerships for growth opportunities.

"Labconco is a nearly century old business with top-tier worldwide brand recognition and stands at the forefront of innovation in laboratory science,” said new Labconco President Ryan Gound. “I am honored to lead our special organization into a new era of innovation and excellence in providing the highest quality laboratory solutions to our customers. Together with our talented team, I look forward to driving our mission of protecting scientific integrity and enhancing global scientific exploration through the development and production of industry leading products.”

Gound is committed to maintaining the high standards of excellence that have been a hallmark of Labconco since its inception in 1925. Looking to the future, Labconco is confident that Gound’s visionary leadership will bring forth groundbreaking developments, continuing to shape and support the scientific community worldwide.

About Labconco

Labconco enhances global scientific discovery by providing exceptional equipment and service. Serving the scientific community since 1925, Labconco Corporation manufactures laboratory equipment, specializing in ventilation enclosures such as chemical fume hoods and biological safety cabinets. Labconco also produces glassware washers, freeze dryers, evaporators, glove boxes and specialized forensic enclosures. Manufactured in Kansas City, Missouri and Fort Scott, Kansas, Labconco equipment can be found in academic, industrial, life science, pharmaceutical, environmental, forensic and clinical laboratories worldwide.