Brian Blaser sets the long-term vision and strategy for QuidelOrtho. He has more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the in vitro diagnostics industry, including 15 years with Abbott Laboratories overseeing its global diagnostics organization for core laboratory, point of care, rapid and molecular.

Mr. Blaser has led key roles in operations, finance and engineering at Johnson & Johnson, Eastman Kodak and General Motors. He currently serves on the board of directors for Quanterix and Meridian Bioscience and as senior advisor to McKinsey. He is Chair of the University of Dayton School of Engineering Advisory Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep. He is also a former board member of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).

Mr. Blaser holds an MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from University of Dayton.