Lifecore Biomedical Appoints Brikkelle Thompson as Senior Vice President of Human Resources

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Lifecore Biomedical (NASDAQ: LFCR) has appointed Brikkelle Thompson as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. With nearly 25 years of HR leadership experience, including 14 years in medical technology and healthcare industries, Thompson will focus on enhancing the company's performance-driven culture and strengthening the team. Her background includes roles at Teleflex, Nonin Medical, and Medtronic, where she demonstrated expertise in building top-performing teams and implementing strategic HR initiatives.

CEO Paul Josephs emphasized the importance of corporate culture and talent in executing Lifecore's growth strategy. Thompson's appointment is seen as a strategic move to align the company's mission, values, and team towards consistent and meaningful growth. Her experience spans from small organizations to Fortune 100 companies in both public and private sectors.

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• Appointment of experienced HR leader with 25 years of industry expertise
• Strategic focus on enhancing performance-driven culture and talent acquisition
• Potential for improved organizational alignment and employee experience

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Ms. Thompson Brings Nearly 25 Years of HR Leadership Driving Top Performing Cultures and Building Exceptional Teams

CHASKA, Minn., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFCR) (“Lifecore” or the “Company”), a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today announced the appointment of Brikkelle Thompson as senior vice president of human resources. Ms. Thompson brings nearly 25 years of visionary human resources leadership, global experience, and deep talent management to Lifecore, including 14 years in the medical technology, medical device, and healthcare industries. She will be charged with enhancing the company’s performance-driven culture, while further strengthening the Lifecore team by maintaining and securing exceptional talent.

“As we continue to sharpen and execute our growth strategy to maximize value for our stakeholders, we are keenly aware that our corporate culture and team will be essential to successfully achieving our vision for the business. In Brikkelle, we have added an exceptional HR executive who has a well-earned reputation for elevating companies by building teams with top-level talent from across the country while fostering performance-driven cultures,” said Paul Josephs, president and chief executive officer. “We feel fortunate to add Brikkelle as a strategic partner to our operations team and are eager to see the important contributions she makes in aligning our mission, values, culture, and team toward our ultimate goal of consistent and meaningful growth.”

Ms. Thompson has a successful track record of partnering with organizational leaders to architect and deliver HR strategies to optimize the employee experience and enhance organizational performance. Her leadership spans from small organizations to Fortune 100 companies in public and private sectors. Prior to joining Lifecore, she held the position of head of human resources – the Americas at Teleflex. Ms. Thompson has also served as vice president of human resources for Nonin Medical, where she reported directly into the CEO and instituted an HR Business Partner model that positioned HR as the strategic, proactive and collaborative partner to company-wide leadership. Her career also includes nearly a decade tenure with Medtronic, where she held the position of global executive development program manager, as well as serving as talent development consultant.

About Lifecore Biomedical

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories to bring their innovations to market. For more information about the Company, visit Lifecore’s website at www.lifecore.com.

FAQ

Who is Brikkelle Thompson and what is her new role at Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR)?

Brikkelle Thompson has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Lifecore Biomedical (NASDAQ: LFCR). She brings nearly 25 years of HR leadership experience to the role.

What is Brikkelle Thompson's background in the medical and healthcare industry?

Brikkelle Thompson has 14 years of experience in the medical technology, medical device, and healthcare industries, including roles at Teleflex, Nonin Medical, and Medtronic.

How does Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) expect Thompson's appointment to impact the company?

Lifecore expects Thompson to enhance the company's performance-driven culture, strengthen the team, and align the organization's mission, values, and culture towards achieving consistent and meaningful growth.

What specific expertise does Brikkelle Thompson bring to Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR)?

Thompson brings expertise in building top-performing teams, implementing strategic HR initiatives, and optimizing employee experience across various organizational sizes, from small companies to Fortune 100 corporations.