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Quanterix Announces the Resignation of Kevin Hrusovsky as Executive Chairman of Board of Directors
BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), a company expanding the limits of exploration with ultrasensitive biomarker
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[{"type":"text","content":" BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nQuanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), a company expanding the limits of exploration with ultrasensitive biomarker detection, today announced that E. Kevin Hrusovsky is stepping down as Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors.\n\nMr. Hrusovsky has served as the Chairman of Quanterix’ Board of Directors (the “Board”) since June 2014 and as Quanterix’ President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2015 until April 25, 2022, when he was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board as part of its leadership succession plan.\n\nThe Board has appointed Martin D. Madaus, Ph.D., the Lead Independent Director of the Board, as Chairman. Dr. Madaus has served on Quanterix’ Board since 2010, including as Executive Chairman from November 2010 to June 2014. Dr. Madaus also previously served as Quanterix’ Chief Executive Officer from October 2011 to July 2012 and as Quanterix’ President from June 2011 to July 2012.\n\n“On behalf of our Board and Quanterix’ management team, we thank Kevin for his service to the Company,” stated Masoud Toloue, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanterix. Mr. Toloue added, “We greatly appreciate the leadership, insight and expertise that Kevin has provided over the past eight years, guiding Quanterix through multiple market cycles and overseeing the Company’s growth into a leader in its field. Quanterix would not be the company that it is today without Kevin’s contributions.”\n\n“Under Kevin’s leadership, Quanterix grew rapidly from a small, innovative start-up into a publicly listed leading proteomics company for ultrasensitive biomarker detection enabling completely new medical insights,” said Dr. Madaus.\n\nMr. Hrusovsky stated, “It has been an honor to serve Quanterix and its stakeholders. I am thankful to have helped establish the potential to impact human health at Quanterix. Given Masoud’s transition into the role of CEO, now is the time for the evolution of board roles to support future growth.” Mr. Hrusovsky went on to say, “I’m excited to continue my lifelong passion to establish precision health and want to thank our employees, customers and directors for their many contributions advancing this important opportunity for society.”\n\nAbout Quanterix\n\nQuanterix is a company that’s expanding the limits of exploration with ultrasensitive biomarker detecti...