BOREHAMWOOD, United Kingdom - H.E.L Group (H.E.L), a global developer and manufacturer of innovative laboratory tools for process optimization, safety and scale-up, today announced the appointment of Mert Sahin Ph.D. as General Manager and Senior Vice President of H.E.L Inc., the Company’s North American subsidiary. He will lead a strong presence in North America, with a focus on customer-centered service and support.

Sahin has a background in commercial leadership across the Life Sciences industry. He joins H.E.L from GE Healthcare where he held senior executive roles, most recently as chief marketing officer for GE’s Medical Imaging business. During his time at GE, he held various roles across EMEA & North America within Healthcare, in particular Pharmaceuticals. Bioprocess and Medical Devices. Prior to GE, he held roles in the Life Sciences and Diagnostics industries. Originally from Turkey, Sahin completed his Ph.D. at the University of Hamburg, Germany and lived in multiple countries before relocating to Boston in 2016.