In addition to his financial responsibilities, Mr Jacobson will be accountable for Ricerca’s legal, human resources, facilities and IT functions.
Prior to joining Ricerca, Mr Jacobson was the principal and director of General Biotechnology. Mr Jacobson also served as executive vice president and CFO of Harlan Sprague Dawley and COO of Harlan Europe.
Mr Jacobson is a graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and holds a certificate in political economy from the Adam Smith School of Economics in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr Jacobson received his MBA from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.
Ian Lennox, chairman and CEO of Ricerca, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Gary to Ricerca. Gary will further strengthen Ricerca’s management team and provide valuable capabilities for our continued successful growth.”