Bob Cormier appointed president and CEO of Rhode Island Life Science Hub
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By: Nancy Lavin - June 2, 2026 6:16 pm
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Summary
Bob Cormier, a University of Rhode Island and Roger Williams School of Law graduate with over 25 years of experience in medical technology and healthcare, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub. He fills the vacancy left by Dr. Mark Turco, who resigned abruptly in March after one year of a three-year contract. The selection was made by the Hub's 15-member volunteer board of directors, and the announcement was made by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
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· 3 pulledBob Cormier, a leading medical technology and healthcare executive with Rhode Island roots, has been tapped to take over as president and CEO for the Rhode Island Life Science Hub
Cormier's selection by the Hub's 15-member, volunteer board of directors fills the opening left after the agency's first full-time leader, Dr. Mark Turco, abruptly resigned in March
Cormier, a University of Rhode Island and Roger Williams School of Law graduate, brings over 25 years of industry experience
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