Adam H. Schechter

President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at LH

Board

Since November 1, 2019

Age

59 years

Education

Holds a bachelor's degree in biology from La Salle University and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the same institution in 2021.

Tenure

Joined LH as a director on April 1, 2013, became President and Chief Executive Officer on November 1, 2019, and assumed the role of Chairman of the Board on May 13, 2020.

Also at LH

ABS

Amy B. Summy

EVP and Chief Marketing Officer

Julia Wang

Executive Vice President and CFO

PJW

Peter J. Wilkinson

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

About

Adam H. Schechter is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH). With an extensive background in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, he developed a reputation while serving at Merck & Co., Inc., where he led global operations as President of Global Human Health, Executive Vice President, and later as President of the Global Pharmaceutical Business.

After joining LH as a director on April 1, 2013, his leadership was further recognized when he was promoted to President and CEO on November 1, 2019. This marked a new phase in his career at LH, culminating with his appointment as Chairman of the Board on May 13, 2020, reflecting his strategic vision and operational expertise.

Under his guidance, LH has pursued significant growth initiatives, innovation in diagnostic testing, and strategic acquisitions and collaborations, all of which underscore his commitment to advancing healthcare outcomes and operational excellence.

At 59 years old as of 2024, his career is defined not only by his executive roles but also by his dedication to fostering excellence and integrity in both corporate and community engagements.

$LH Performance Under Adam H. Schechter

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Merck & Co., Inc.	Special Advisor to the CEO	January 2019 – July 2019	N/A
Merck & Co., Inc.	President, Global Human Health and Executive Vice President	2010 – 2018	Member of Merck’s Executive Committee
Merck & Co., Inc.	President, Global Pharmaceutical Business	2007 – 2010	N/A

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
American Clinical Laboratory Association	Vice Chair of the Board of Directors	N/A	N/A
Water.org	Board Member	N/A	N/A
National Alliance for Hispanic Health	Corporate Advisory Council Member	N/A	N/A
DaVita Inc.	Public Company Board Member	N/A	N/A