Leadership

Mary Duseau

President

Mary joins Molecular Devices with more than 25 years of experience in the Life Science Market holding roles of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing and business management.

Prior to joining Molecular Devices, she served as Senior Vice President, Commercial Management at Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company. Before joining Danaher, Mary was CEO and President for Roka Bioscience and prior to this, Senior Vice President, Sales for Andor Technologies and Global Vice President, Sales and Marketing for PerkinElmer. Additionally, at PerkinElmer, she held the role of Business Unit Leader, Imaging and Detection, focused in the Drug Discovery and Development market.

She holds a BS in Biochemistry, from the University of Massachusetts.

Jaison Battle

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

As CFO, Jaison oversees all the company’s financial functions. Jaison joined Molecular Devices in January of 2022 bringing nearly 20 years of global financial leadership experience leading global manufacturing and consumer products businesses.

Prior to joining Molecular Devices, Jaison served as Vice President and CFO of DESTACO, an operating company of Dover Corporation, a global manufacturer of high-performance automation and work holding solutions where he oversaw the finance and IT functions of the company. Before that Jaison held progressive finance, operating and regional leadership roles at Rockwell Automation and Harley-Davidson. Jaison began his career in public accounting as an auditor at Ernst & Young (“EY”).

Jaison is a CPA and holds master’s degrees in both Accounting and Business Administration from the McIntyre School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and Harvard Business School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Whittier College.

David Micha

Vice President, Commercial

David Micha assumed the role of Vice President, Global Danaher Business Systems in May of 2020. He joined Molecular Devices in 2002 in a sales role and delivered solutions for researchers from across the company’s life sciences portfolio. David moved into sales management in 2010, and progressed through a series of leadership roles with increasing responsibilities across North America. Also, in 2010 David became Molecular Devices’ first commercially focused DBSL. In this aspect of his role he focused on the implementation of funnel management, visual management, and commercial problem solving across the North American and European sales organizations. In 2015 David became Molecular Devices’ first commercial operations leader and constructed a team to drive above market growth via the continuous improvement of sales and marketing processes.

Prior to joining Molecular Devices David worked at MWG Biotech and Marsh BioProducts. He also held research positions at the University of Rochester and the Guthrie Research Foundation. David earned a BS in Cell & Developmental Biology from the University of Rochester (NY). He is also a graduate of the American Management Association’s Operation Enterprise, and Danaher’s Maximizing Leadership Potential program.

Daniel Kang

General Counsel, Phenomenex & Molecular Devices

Daniel Kang has served as General Counsel of Molecular Devices, Phenomenex, and IDBS since April 2024 where he is responsible for overseeing legal affairs, providing guidance on corporate governance, negotiating contracts, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance within the organizations. Daniel joined Phenomenex in January 2013 as legal counsel and was a critical member of the leadership team of Phenomenex in its preparation for its acquisition by Danaher in November 2016. Thereafter, he led the legal and compliance workstream for Phenomenex in its transition to Danaher.

Prior to Danaher, he worked at a boutique firm specializing in representing Asian companies in the United States, focusing on corporate matters and civil litigation.

Daniel has a BA in Politics from Occidental College and a JD from Chicago Kent College of Law.

Celeste Glazer

Vice President of Global Marketing and Product Management

Celeste Glazer, Vice President of Global Marketing and Product Management, is a key member of Molecular Devices’ executive leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in life sciences, Celeste leads global marketing and product management departments to develop and execute strategic marketing plans, launch new solutions, and leverage digital channels that create significant market opportunities. Rooted in a deep industry understanding, Celeste builds effective cross-functional teams and fosters collaboration with sales, R&D, and support to meet customer needs and drive business success.

Prior to her current role, Celeste held various senior positions at Molecular Devices, including Senior Director of Global Marketing and Senior Manager & Product Manager for microplate readers. Her background also includes marketing, product management, and scientific positions at Labcyte Inc. and FUJIFILM Wako Diagnostics U.S.A. Corporation. She holds a master’s degree in biology from Boston College and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Santa Clara University, has authored numerous published scientific articles, and is a co-inventor on a U.S. Patent for Continuous and Non-Continuous Flow Bioreactor.

Lars Hartvig Kristiansen

Vice President, Product Innovation & Strategy

Lars Hartvig Kristiansen is Vice President of Product Innovation & Strategy, responsible for leading strategic initiatives, driving innovation, and overseeing the global product management team. He leads cross-functional efforts to grow the business through M&A, licensing, and partnerships, while guiding strategic planning and execution across the company.

Lars brings over a decade of experience in life sciences and management consulting. At Agilent Technologies, he held senior roles across strategy, operations, and M&A, including leading strategic growth initiatives for the $4B Life Sciences group and most recently serving as General Manager, running the Global Automation Solutions P&L. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from Aalborg University, with a focus on Technology Management and Supply Chain.

Dan Green

Vice President of Research and Development

Dan was appointed Vice President of R&D in June of 2020. He previously served as the Senior Director of BioImaging R&D since September of 2018 and Senior Director of Software since April of 2015. He has been with Molecular Devices and its predecessor companies since 1988, when he joined Universal Imaging Corporation as a software developer. Since then he has held a variety of technical and leadership roles of increasing responsibility. Dan holds a MS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a BA from Cornell University, Ithaca NY

Krishnapal Solanki

Vice President, DBS

As a Vice President - DBS, Krishnapal oversees all the continuous improvement effort globally across all the functions. Krishnapal Joined Molecular Devices in November 2021 bringing over 13 years of experience leading various functions across 3 different Danaher operating companies.

Krishnapal’s Danaher journey started as a customer (life science research) which later converted into a Danaher associate at Leica Microsystems as a Sr. Field Service Engineer and worked in a variety of progressive roles such as a Regional Supervisor of Field Service Operations, Growth Manager for the Americas, Sr Manager Sales & Marketing at Cepheid and most recently Director of DBS Innovation at Molecular Devices . Krishnapal is proficient and certified in Danaher process improvement tools like DM/VM, Funnel Management and PSP and has facilitated and led Kaizen workshops for cross functional teams at various Danaher opcos. His work expertise includes installing and maintaining all 3 DBS engines (Commercial, Innovation and Service) to drive over all organizational growth. Krishnapal is also involved in DE&I activities and been a Members Engagement Lead at Asian Descent + Friends ARG at Danaher from 2021-2022.

Krishnapal holds Master of Science degree Biomedical Engineering from UT Arlington and SW Medical Center Dallas. He holds Bachelor of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering from India.

Lakshmi Sailaja Eleswarapu

Vice President, IT

As Vice President of IT for SCIEX, Molecular Devices, and Danaher Life Sciences, Lakshmi Eleswarapu champions global IT strategy, fostering technological innovation and organizational excellence. Her role extends to supporting the Danaher Life Sciences Innovation Group (LSIG) commercial team and contributing to the L1 team at Molecular Devices. Her tenure includes significant achievements in business transformation, M&A IT integrations, and diversity initiatives. Lakshmi's career spans 26 years in IT, with the last 16 years dedicated to Danaher, positioning her to drive future innovation and growth.

Lakshmi holds a Bachelor’s in Mathematics with Honors from SSSIHL University (India) and a Master’s in Computer Applications from Osmania University (India).

Jason Liebhauser

Vice President of Human Resources

Jason Liebhauser, Vice President of Human Resources, leads the strategic direction of HR management and advancement of the company's organizational capabilities. Previously, as Senior Director of Human Resources at Leica Biosystems, he supported the Global Commercial team and reshaped an organization of over 1,300 associates. Since joining Danaher in 2014, Jason has held various HR roles with increasing responsibility, providing support across multiple operating companies and platforms. He is an Advanced Certified Practitioner in Coaching Essentials and Speed of Trust, a Certified Practitioner in Change Management, and holds a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources and an MBA. Jason is also a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Ray Li

Vice President of Global Operations

Ray Li, Vice President of Global Operations, brings nearly 18 years of invaluable experience to Molecular Devices. Since joining in 2007 as a Manufacturing Engineer, Ray has held key roles including Production Manager, Production Manager & DBSL, Operations Manager, and Shanghai Plant General Manager, with Salzburg added to his responsibilities in 2022. In his new role, Ray will drive progress by enhancing operational efficiency and fostering innovation across global operations. Based in Shanghai, his extensive background and strategic vision make him a vital asset to our leadership team.

Tracy Clarke

Vice President of Service

Tracy Clarke, Vice President of Service, brings over 30 years of experience in the laboratory and medical industry to Molecular Devices. With a remarkable 17-year tenure at Leica Biosystems, Tracy excels in building high-performing teams, managing complex projects, and driving continuous improvement. As Senior Director of Service at Leica, she led a team of 210 professionals, managed a $96M P&L, and consistently drove customer satisfaction and revenue growth. Tracy is committed to enhancing our customers’ experience, building service capabilities, fostering strong cross-functional relationships, and promoting an inclusive culture.

Tracy Clarke, holds a master’s degree in Veterinary Medical Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology & Cell Science from the University of Florida.