Dae Hong
Chief Executive Officer
Dae brings over twenty years of global strategy and general management experience to StatLab. Most recently, he served as President of Laboratory Products at Thermo Fisher Scientific where he oversaw a diversified global business with over twenty manufacturing sites serving life sciences and diagnostics. Prior to that, he held multiple Vice President and General Manager roles and began his tenure at Thermo Fisher as the Head of Corporate Strategy. Dae spent the first decade of his career as a management consultant at Bain & Company in Australia, Korea, and the U.S., where he led projects on growth strategy, M&A, and commercial due diligence.
Todd Baldanzi
Chief Financial Officer
Todd Baldanzi was appointed as CFO in 2021. Todd brings a track record of delivering strong financial results with close to 20 years spent within the McKesson Corporation. Most recently, he had been CFO of McKesson’s largest business unit, US Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, with annual revenues in excess of $180 Billion. Prior to that role he served as CFO of a variety of other business units, including McKesson Medical Surgical and McKesson Canada. He is responsible for financial oversight of the business as well as leading the Finance, Legal, and IT teams.
John Vernasco
Senior Vice President, Sales
John Vernasco is the Senior Vice President of Sales for StatLab. He brings over 32 years of progressive commercial leadership experience in the clinical diagnostics market to the StatLab Corporate Leadership Team. Before joining StatLab, John was Vice President, Commercial Operations, Americas Region, for the Clinical Diagnostics Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Prior to that, he worked at Abbott Diagnostics in various commercial development, sales and marketing roles. His leadership will contribute to the growth of domestic and international business at StatLab through established and new channels.
LeAnn Collins
Vice President, Human Resources
LeAnn Collins was appointed as Vice President of Human Resources in 2021. LeAnn has a track record of delivering a clear path for long-term organizational growth while building strong teams through training and development programs. Her experience spans across multiple industries including healthcare, and she joins StatLab most recently from Continental Battery. LeAnn’s skillset and experience in acquisitions will be integral to the culture and care of the StatLab team.
Antonio Lizarraga
Vice President, Global Quality
Antonio joined StatLab in 2021, bringing two decades of Quality Management experience across pharma and life science sectors, including Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson, CR Bard/Becton Dickinson, CareFusion/BD and Integra Life Sciences. He has proven leadership in regulatory and compliance activities across product categories and in new market expansion. Most recently Antonio served as Global head of Quality Medical Devices for Guerbert, an international pharmaceutical group.
Lindon Hett
Managing Director
Lindon Hett joined StatLab in 2023 as Managing Director of the StatLab EU business unit, bringing over 25 years of experience with distribution networks and franchising in the automotive industry. Prior to his role with StatLab, Lindon held operational leadership roles at Istobal and MSX Automotive, and worked with numerous automotive brands across the globe. He has a proven track record of creating and executing high-impact management strategies to re-energize and re-focus existing businesses, delivering continued growth.
Glenn Magnuson
Vice President, OEM Sales
As the Vice President of OEM Sales at StatLab, Glenn Magnuson is responsible for managing all Distributor and OEM partnerships. With a wealth of experience in the diagnostics industry, he has held key executive roles in sales and marketing, spearheading several important product launches, such as the (Hologic) Thin-Prep Imaging System and the FAST PBC Prep at Qvella Corporation. Glenn's impressive leadership career includes Vice President of Diagnostic Sales at Sequenom, Director of Sales, Americas in the Anatomic Pathology division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Senior Director of Marketing at Cytyc.
Lance Mikus
Vice President, Product Management and Marketing
Lance joins StatLab with over 25 years in life sciences and diagnostics, beginning in immunology research before moving into industry roles at Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher) and Leica Biosystems (Danaher). At Leica, he led product roadmap development and launch excellence as Director of Product Management for Digital Pathology Imaging Systems, translating customer insights into patented innovations and managing global teams to deliver successful new product launches. Most recently, he built and operated a successful ecommerce business and is energized by collaborating to solve complex customer challenges and drive growth.
Alberto Battistel
Managing Director
Alberto brings to StatLab a strong background in business strategy, operations, and international expansion. With 20 years of expertise in histology and cytology, he has led Diapath’s transformation into being a global leader in anatomic pathology solutions over the last decade. Under his leadership, Diapath has expanded its product innovation, strengthened its commercial and distribution network, and established direct subsidiaries in key markets. Alberto's strategic vision and operational expertise have driven the company’s sustained growth, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for laboratories and healthcare professionals worldwide.
Ryan Brasche
Vice President, U.S. Operations
Ryan brings over 30 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain leadership. Before joining StatLab, he served as North America Director of Asset Management & Reliability for James Hardie Building Products, driving reliability and continuous improvement across 12 sites. Previously, as Senior Director at Nice-Pak Products, he led multiple manufacturing and distribution centers, improving EBITDA through cost reductions and LEAN strategies. Beginning his career as an electrical engineer, Ryan has since led cross-functional teams focused on operational excellence and end-to-end supply chain optimization. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from Bradley University and an MBA from Christian Brothers University.
