New York, February 2026 – John Fitzpatrick joins Gillson Sciences from Eurofins Central Laboratory, where he served as President for over seven and a half years. He takes up the role of President of Life Sciences at Gillson Sciences, a specialist provider of high-quality laboratory testing and analytical services, delivering precise and reliable scientific solutions across a broad range of sectors.
John brings a wealth of senior leadership experience to the role, with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams within the life sciences and laboratory services sector. His appointment was the result of a rigorous and highly targeted search that focused on cultural alignment and long-term organizational fit.
The search was led by Harry Woolfall, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Metric and a specialist in the testing, inspection, and certification sector.
Drawing on deep market knowledge and an extensive network across the TIC and life sciences space, Harry identified and appointed a candidate who has since gone on to demonstrate exactly the kind of impact that defines a truly successful executive search. Since joining Gillson Sciences, John has returned to Metric to support the build-out of his own team, an endorsement that speaks directly to the confidence placed in the partnership from the outset, and to the quality of the relationship Harry and his team have continued to cultivate.
Of the process, John Fitzpatrick said: “Working with Harry was fantastic. He used our discussions to ensure the fit was mutually beneficial, and continued to check in after placement to ensure things were going well. I’m very pleased to have made the connection and will continue to work with Harry in the future to build my team.”
Speaking of the placement, Harry Woolfall commented: “From the outset, it was clear that this was a search that demanded a genuine understanding of where Gillson Sciences was heading and what kind of leader would thrive in that environment. John has the commercial acumen, the sector knowledge, and the leadership presence to make a material difference at the executive level. The fact that he has since engaged Metric to help build out his own team is a reflection of the trust that underpins the very best recruitment partnerships. It is precisely this kind of long-term relationship that drives everything we do.”
About Metric
Metric is a New York-founded executive and specialty recruitment firm, recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies. Partnering with some of the world’s most innovative businesses, Metric builds high-performing global teams across Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Engineering, and Data Centers. Through Metric Exec, the firm delivers C-suite and board-level appointments across its sectors, from high-growth businesses to investor-backed portfolios. Metric is backed by Southfield Capital and operates from seven offices across the US and UK.
