Article: William S. Shanahan Joins Board of Directors of Life Technologies Corporation.

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that William S. Shanahan has been appointed to its board of directors, effective December 16, 2008. Mr. Shanahan is the former president of Colgate-Palmolive Company and currently serves on the board of directors of Visa, Inc. (NYSE:V), Diageo PLC (NYSE:DEO), and MSD Ignition, Inc., a privately held company.

"Bill brings a wealth of global business and governance expertise to Life Technologies," said Greg Lucier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Life Technologies. "In particular, his vast experience in sales and marketing with ...

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