Lifecore Biomedical Inc., a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has appointed Thomas (Tom) Salus as chief legal and administration officer and corporate secretary. 

A business-focused, hands-on executive, Salus has more than 30 years of broad-based legal and management experience gained from tenures with major law firms and multi-billion-dollar corporations. At Lifecore, he will be responsible for overseeing all legal activities and human resources, while playing a key role in strategy development and corporate development activities focused on strategic alliances and partnerships.

“Tom’s appointment is the latest action by Lifecore to strengthen our organization by adding top-tier talent to our leadership team. Having in-house counsel will be particularly valuable to drive corporate governance and SEC/Nasdaq reporting and compliance as we continue to streamline the processes that impact performance in these areas,” said Paul Josephs, president and CEO of Lifecore. “We are excited to bring Tom on board and benefit from his wealth of experience, particularly his deep expertise across several key segments within the life sciences industry. Beyond his legal expertise, Tom is well known for his strategic prowess, and he will play a key role in the continued development and implementation of our growth strategies.”

“Over the past several months, Lifecore has made impressive progress reshaping the company, as well as executing against our strategic growth strategy.  I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join the leadership team and contribute to the continuation of this exciting work,” stated Salus.