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Verista Appoints Michael J. Laferrera As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEJul 31, 2026•9 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Verista

Michael J. Laferrera
Professional ServicesSoftware

Description

Verista announced the appointment of Michael J. Laferrera as Chief Executive Officer. Laferrera brings over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry, emphasizing growth, innovation, and transformative change.

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Company

Verista

About

Verista is a leading business and technology consultancy firm that provides systems, quality, and data integrity solutions to life science companies, enabling them to improve health and improve lives. We help clients solve their most critical and complex challenges across the GxP lifecycle, from preclinical and clinical to commercialization, manufacturing and distribution – bringing together decades of knowledge, the most advanced engagement platforms, and transformative technologies. This allows clients to benefit from the ease, efficiency and trust that results from working with one partner who excels across specialties. Verista's clients trust the company's 500+ experts to deliver consistent, safe, and high-quality results across the product development lifecycle. For more information, visit www.verista.com.

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