Syneos Health Appoints Colin Shannon as CEO

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Exec joins the organization with decades of biopharma experience.

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Syneos Health, a biopharma clinical and commercial solutions organization has appointed

Colin Shannon as CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Michelle Keefe, who will continue her tenure with Syneos Health as a member of the executive leadership team. Shannon and Keefe will remain on the board of directors.

Shannon brings decades of leadership experience driving growth at global biopharmaceutical solutions organizations. During his 14 years at PRA Health Sciences, he served in executive roles, most recently as chairman and CEO. During his tenure, he led the company through a successful IPO and subsequent sale to ICON plc., where he also served on its board of directors.

"It is an honor to be tasked with leading Syneos Health at such an exciting time in its evolution,” comments Shannon. “I look forward to working with Michelle and the rest of the leadership team, the board ,and our dedicated employees as we push ourselves to new heights. Together, we will continue to deliver on our commitment to customers and strive to provide service that exceeds expectations."

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