Fortrea Holdings Inc. announced on June 11, 2025, the appointment of Anshul Thakral as its new Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure officially beginning on August 4, 2025. This appointment concludes the executive search process initiated after the departure of Thomas Pike.
Mr. Thakral will succeed Peter M. Neupert, who has been serving as Interim CEO and will continue in his role as Chairman of Fortrea's Board of Directors. Mr. Thakral will also join the Board as a director, bringing his leadership to both the executive team and governance structure.
This leadership transition is a critical step in Fortrea's strategic evolution as an independent contract research organization. The company anticipates that Mr. Thakral's leadership will bring fresh perspectives and drive future growth and operational excellence.
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