Labcorp appoints new head of biopharma labs

Labcorp Holdings Inc. reports a leadership change in its laboratory services business.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Labcorp Holdings Inc. reports a leadership change in its laboratory services business. On August 11, 2026, Megan D. Bailey notified the company of her decision to resign as Executive Vice President and President, Central Laboratories and International, effective September 4, 2026.

Effective September 1, 2026, Brian J. Caveney, M.D., currently Executive Vice President and President, Early Development Research Laboratories and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and President, Biopharma Laboratory Services and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer. In this expanded role, he will oversee both the Early Development Research Laboratories and Central Laboratories businesses.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Resignation notice date: August 11, 2026 Effective date of new role: September 1, 2026 Effective resignation date: September 4, 2026

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Resignation notice date August 11, 2026 Date Megan D. Bailey notified Labcorp of her decision to resign

Effective date of new role September 1, 2026 Date Brian J. Caveney, M.D. assumes Biopharma Laboratory Services role

Effective resignation date September 4, 2026 Date Megan D. Bailey’s resignation becomes effective

Key Terms

Biopharma Laboratory Services, Central Laboratories, Early Development Research Laboratories

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Biopharma Laboratory Services financial

"will assume the role of Executive Vice President and President, Biopharma Laboratory Services"

Central Laboratories financial

"President, Central Laboratories and International of the Company"

Central laboratories are independent, specialized labs that perform the same medical tests and sample analyses for multiple trial sites so results are consistent and comparable across a study. For investors, they matter because reliable, standardized test data reduces the risk of confusing or disputed trial results—think of them as a single referee or quality-control factory that helps confirm whether a treatment is working and therefore influences regulatory decisions and a company’s value.

Early Development Research Laboratories financial

"President, Early Development Research Laboratories and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer"

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What executive leadership change did Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH) disclose?

Labcorp disclosed that Megan D. Bailey decided to resign as Executive Vice President and President, Central Laboratories and International. Brian J. Caveney, M.D. will take a new role overseeing Biopharma Laboratory Services.

When is Megan D. Bailey’s resignation from Labcorp (LH) effective?

Megan D. Bailey’s resignation is effective September 4, 2026. She is stepping down from her role as Executive Vice President and President, Central Laboratories and International at Labcorp Holdings Inc.

What new responsibilities will Brian J. Caveney, M.D. assume at Labcorp (LH)?

Effective September 1, 2026, Brian J. Caveney, M.D. will become Executive Vice President and President, Biopharma Laboratory Services and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, overseeing Early Development Research Laboratories and Central Laboratories.

Does Labcorp (LH) mention any change to Brian J. Caveney’s Chief Medical and Scientific Officer role?

Labcorp states that Brian J. Caveney, M.D. will continue as Chief Medical and Scientific Officer while assuming the expanded position of Executive Vice President and President, Biopharma Laboratory Services, consolidating oversight of two major laboratory businesses.

What business units will be under Biopharma Laboratory Services at Labcorp (LH)?

Under the new structure, Biopharma Laboratory Services will include responsibility for the company’s Early Development Research Laboratories and Central Laboratories businesses, both overseen by Brian J. Caveney, M.D.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 11, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

LABCORP HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware

1-11353

99-2588107

(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

358 South Main Street

Burlington

,

North Carolina

27215

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code) 336-229-1127

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

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Trading Symbol

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Common Stock, $0.10 par value

LH

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 11, 2026, Megan D. Bailey notified Labcorp Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision to resign as Executive Vice President and President, Central Laboratories and International of the Company, effective September 4, 2026.

Effective September 1, 2026, Brian J. Caveney, M.D., the current Executive Vice President and President, Early Development Research Laboratories and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of the Company, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and President, Biopharma Laboratory Services and Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, with responsibility for the Company's Early Development Research Laboratories and Central Laboratories businesses.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LABCORP HOLDINGS INC.

Registrant

Date: August 14, 2026			By:			/s/ KATHRYN W. KYLE
						Kathryn W. Kyle
						Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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