Mr. Starr joined Azenta Life Sciences in May 2025 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, overseeing all aspects of the company’s legal affairs. His responsibilities include corporate governance, intellectual property, securities, commercial contracts, litigation, compliance, and regulatory matters. He also serves as Secretary to both the Corporation and its Board of Directors.

With over 30 years of legal and business experience across the life sciences, water, computing, and industrial sectors, Mr. Starr brings a wealth of strategic and operational expertise. Prior to joining Azenta, he led the Private Equity Practice at Lean Focus, a consulting firm recognized for cultivating high-performance cultures and driving sustainable, profitable growth. Previously, Mr. Starr served as General Counsel and Corporate Officer at PHC Holdings, where he played a key role in taking the company public and establishing its M&A and governance frameworks. He has also held executive legal roles at Danaher, Lenovo, and Honeywell, where he championed operational efficiency, innovation, and strategic risk management to support business growth. Mr. Starr began his legal career in the intellectual property and litigation departments of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

He holds a J.D. from Duke University School of Law and a B.A. in English and Physics from Amherst College. He is a registered U.S. Patent Attorney and is licensed to practice law in California and Colorado.