Joseph Beery is recognized for his expertise in strategic technology, cybersecurity, M&A integrations, and digital innovation. With nearly two decades in life sciences, he has led major R&D initiatives, driven by his passion for creating impact through health innovation. His experience building high-performing teams, best-in-class IT systems, and successful customer-focused growth strategies provides valuable insights to the Board s oversight of corporate governance and strategy. Mr. Beery has gained experience in commercial scaling and M&A, having led several strategic transactions. He supported the U.S. Airways America West Airlines merger, optimizing the company s IT systems to unlock cost efficiencies of over $100 million. At Life Technologies, Mr. Beery led post-M&A integrations, including its merger with Thermo Fisher, where he unified legacy systems, managed a $950 million budget, and integrated a team of 3,300 employees. As Chief Information Officer for four multibillion-dollar enterprises, Mr. Beery led global digital and IT programs, responsible for building and implementing technology infrastructure. At Life Technologies, he developed and launched an eCommerce platform that drove $2 billion in new annual sales. At Thermo Fisher, Mr. Beery expanded cloud and IoT capabilities across scientific platforms, developing deep expertise in optimizing processes and systems for scientific research and therapy development. Following the post-merger establishment of Rady Children s Health, Mr. Beery serves on the healthcare system s expanded board, assisting with M&A processes and digital and technology initiatives. Director Since: 2020 Age: 63 Committees Governance and Nominating Other Directorships Rady Children s Institute for Genomic Medicine; Rady Children s Hospital (since 2019) Rady Children s Health (since 2024) Education B.S., Business Administration and Business Computer Systems, University of New Mexico Career Highlights LunaPBC a health research platform company Chief Executive Officer (2021-2024) Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) a global life sciences company SVP, Chief Information Officer (2014-2019) Life Technologies a global biotech company (acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2014) SVP, Chief Information Officer (2008-2014) U.S. Airways a leading U.S. airline company (merged with American Airlines in 2015) SVP, Chief Information Officer (2005-2008) America West Airlines a U.S. airline company (merged with U.S. Airways in 2005) SVP, Chief Information Officer (1999-2005) Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) a global technology company Regional Director, Information Technology, Semiconductor Products (1995-1999)