Metiri Group, a leading expert and partner in environmental testing solutions, today announced the appointment of Julie R. Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Smith has served as interim CEO since October 2024. She takes over from Cabot Earle, who now serves as Metiri Group’s Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, leading the company’s M&A strategy.
These leadership changes complete Metiri Group’s Executive team, with Ronald Markle serving as Chief Financial Officer and Sally Cummins serving as Chief Commercial Officer. The strengthened C-Suite positions the company for continued growth and innovation.
In her new role, Smith will guide Metiri Group through a critical phase of growth and strategic transformation with a vision to unite the deep expertise of its legacy laboratory brands and rethink how laboratories and companies can work together.
“I’m honored and excited to be part of Metiri Group’s evolution as a breakout environmental testing partner,” said Smith. “This new chapter is all about helping our clients succeed. Our clients need a trusted partner who acts as an extension of their team and anticipates what’s ahead. Metiri Group is ready to deliver the data and insights they need to protect communities, comply with evolving regulations and lead with confidence.”
As CEO, Smith will elevate Metiri Group’s resources, expertise and leadership as an environmental testing partner. She will specifically focus on guiding team members to foster trust and deliver high-quality experiences at every point of the customer journey.
“This is a defining moment for Metiri Group,” said Smith. “We have a capable and energized team that is ready to align strategy and execution, drive strong organic and M&A growth and define a compelling client experience that goes beyond the transactional interactions that can be common in our industry.”
Smith has decades of leadership experience, building cultures where people thrive and connecting external engagement, client experiences and external performance. She has previously led nationally recognized organizations, including Homewatch CareGivers, Lincoln Educational Services and The Princeton Review.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am excited to welcome Julie as CEO of Metiri Group. Julie is a savvy business leader with a track record of success in multi-site service companies. She has already demonstrated strong momentum at Metiri Group building upon our national network of laboratories and assembling a cohesive, high-performing team with the expertise and flexibility needed to deliver exceptional service to our clients both locally and nationwide,” said Eddie Sigman, investor at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and board member of Metiri Group.
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