Biogen Idec elects Thermo Fisher Scientific CEO to Board of Directors
"Marijn Dekkers has the scientific background and proven business skills to provide strategic leadership and guidance as we build on our record of growth and success in delivering significant therapies for patients," stated James C. Mullen, President and CEO of Biogen Idec.
Prior to the merger of Thermo Electron Corporation and Fisher Scientific International in November 2006, Dekkers was President and CEO of Thermo Electron, a position he held since November 2002. During this time, Dekkers led the consolidation of dozens of independent businesses into a fully integrated company focused on the analytical instruments industry. He joined Thermo Electron in July 2000 as chief operating officer.
Dekkers was previously employed at Honeywell International (formerly AlliedSignal), where he held a number of executive positions. He began his career as a research scientist within General Electric's corporate R&D center.
A native of the Netherlands, Dekkers received both doctorate and master's degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Eindhoven and a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Nijmegen.
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