SciShield, a prominent provider of safety and compliance software for research laboratories, has announced the appointment of Philip Meer as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s leading platform and broaden its capabilities to support safe, compliant, and efficient scientific laboratories globally.
With a presence in over 27,000 laboratories across North America and Europe, SciShield serves a diverse clientele, including major pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and small biotech firms. Under Meer’s leadership, the company plans to enhance its product capabilities, expand its global footprint in key scientific research hubs, and establish strategic partnerships that will increase the value of its technology and services.
Philip Meer succeeds Nathan Watson, who will remain involved as Chairman of the Board while transitioning to the role of Chief Strategy Officer. In his new capacity, Watson will focus on guiding the company’s strategic direction, while Meer will take charge of daily operations and growth initiatives.
Watson expressed enthusiasm about Meer’s appointment, stating, “As SciShield embarks on this exciting new phase, I am thrilled to welcome Phil as our new CEO. His extensive experience in growing and scaling global enterprise software businesses, along with a strong track record of innovation and customer focus, makes him the ideal leader for our future. I look forward to working closely with Phil as we accelerate innovation through our industry-leading platform and continue to deliver safe, compliant, seamless, and automated workflow solutions for scientists and their organisations.”
Meer joins SciShield with over 25 years of experience in global enterprise software leadership. He has successfully scaled businesses and delivered innovative, customer-centric solutions in highly regulated industries. Commenting on his new role, Meer said, “I am incredibly excited to join SciShield at such a pivotal time. Ensuring the health and safety of scientists and the general population is not only my personal mission but also a societal imperative. I look forward to leading the talented team at SciShield as we execute our ambitious growth strategy while continuing to offer industry-leading technology delivered and supported by our team of industry experts.”
Neil Willis, Partner at Strattam Capital and a member of SciShield’s Board of Directors, shared his confidence in Meer’s leadership. “We are excited to welcome Phil to SciShield and are highly confident in his ability to lead the company through its next phase of growth. His track record of commercial success within regulated end-markets, combined with his operational expertise, will be invaluable as the company accelerates innovation and continues to deliver compelling value to its customers.”
As SciShield positions itself for future growth and innovation, the appointment of Philip Meer is expected to drive advancements in safety and compliance software, benefiting laboratories and the scientific community at large. The company looks forward to enhancing its offerings and reinforcing its commitment to ensuring safe and compliant laboratory environments worldwide. For further information, please visit www.scishield.com