As an Executive Business Partner to the CEO of a courageous company that was very recently acquired by a global industry leader (and a public company to boot), my journey is shaping up to be one of profound transformation and insightful evolution.
Supporting a small, but *wildly* mighty, team reminds me of the classic I Love Lucy scene where the chocolates keep coming on the conveyor belt, whether Lucy is ready for them or not.
In this type of environment, the lines between roles blur – fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, innovation, and mutual reliance. As my tour of duty grew, I came to own internal operations and oversaw the people, compliance and legal operational functions. This extended beyond administration; it was about fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and shared vision and execution among our team members.
United by our shared mission and gallons of caffeine, we were more than just colleagues in Brady Bunch boxes on the computer. We were a tight-knit Davidesque squad trying to have a massive impact in a Goliath industry. But with equal parts talent and grit, a high bar for talent and performance, a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep-seated belief in the power of teamwork - we did just that.
ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) has officially acquired HumanFirst (f.k.a Elektra Labs). In joining forces with ICON, we will work alongside Mapi Research Trust to build the world’s first precision measures platform to accelerate patient-centered research.
I am overwhelmingly excited and proud of what we’ve accomplished. Today marks a pivotal moment in our collective narrative – a transition from familiarity to uncertainty, from autonomy to integration.
More to come as we look to balance all the moving pieces – organizational integration, aligning aspirations and strategic imperatives, managing expectations, and merging our complimentary cultures and values. It may get messy, but amid the chaos we are laser focused on being a part of something bigger, playing on a bigger stage.
And in watching this team shine throughout the last few weeks, I know that with resilience and resolve we will embrace this new chapter. This team has been a testament to the power of adaptability, collaboration and unwavering commitment to our namesake: humans, first.
Cheers to the wild ride ahead – may we grow in the face of adversity, dance in the glow of success, and never forget to celebrate the little victories along the way. Because in the end, it's not just about the destination; it's about the crazy, unforgettable journey we take together. Proud to be on this ride with you all.
A nod to the Irish beginnings of our new coworkers:
There once was a startup so bold,
Whose story was proudly told.
With a handshake so firm,
New horizons confirmed,
Our journey continues to unfold.
More on our journey: https://lnkd.in/etwkJes9
More on Tours of Duty: https://lnkd.in/gCVuwpm5
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4moCongratulations Team Tydy (acquired by Phenom), Gaurabh Mathure 🖖Kiran Menon Nikhil Gurjer Debkanya Dhar Vyavaharkar and the entire team! SO well deserved! Onto the next phase :D