Lesley Battalini currently serves as the Vice President of Customer Marketing at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she leads a global team dedicated to driving digital transformation, customer engagement, and incremental growth. Recognized as an empowering leader, Lesley is known for her passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and her ability to steer high-performing, highly matrixed teams towards success.

 With over 20 years of experience in developing marketing strategies, Lesley has a profound expertise in leveraging data and technology to foster strategic business growth. At Thermo Fisher, she spearheads cross-company initiatives including digital enablement, customer data management, productivity programs, and strategic innovation projects such as AI and immersive technologies for marketing and sales.

 Lesley's career began with management training programs at Johnson & Johnson and Newell Rubbermaid, where she made significant contributions across various roles in vertical marketing, field sales, and strategic account management. Her trajectory in these companies highlighted her increasing responsibility and ability to deliver impactful results.

 In addition to her professional achievements, Lesley has been honored with the Allegheny General Hospital/Pittsburgh Pirates Willie Stargell Leadership Award for outstanding leadership and community service in Western Pennsylvania. She also received the Pennsylvania 47th Senatorial District Declaration of Achievement for exemplifying good citizenship through leadership, character, and adherence to societal principles.