Shannon M. Parisotto
Since joining Charles River in 2000 at its Nevada operation, Shannon Parisotto has built an impressive career spanning finance, operations, and business leadership. Over the course of more than two decades, she has held positions with increasing responsibility across the organization. In 2010, she was appointed Corporate Vice President, Preclinical Services Finance, overseeing the financial operations of the Company's global Preclinical Services business, which included the Company’s Safety Assessment operations. Her leadership scope expanded in 2011 to include additional business segments, reflecting her growing influence across the organization.
In 2015, Ms. Parisotto was promoted to the newly created role of Corporate Senior Vice President & Controller, Global Operations. In this capacity, she partnered closely with business leaders worldwide to develop and execute strategies that enhanced operational performance and supported long-term business objectives. Recognized for her ability to lead complex organizations and drive transformational results, Ms. Parisotto was appointed Corporate Senior Vice President, Global Safety Assessment in 2020. In 2022, she was promoted to her current role as Corporate Executive Vice President, where she has focused on cultivating strong synergies across Charles River's business segments, enhancing the client experience, and accelerating enterprise-wide growth initiatives.
Ms. Parisotto holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).