We are thrilled to announce the appointment of John Zafar as Chairman of Lab Thread’s Board of Directors.
John is a highly respected and seasoned board veteran with an impressive career in the healthcare and recruitment sectors. His extensive experience in guiding companies through periods of substantial growth and creating significant shareholder value will be a tremendous asset to our team.
John's career is distinguished by his work with founders and leading investors, where he has been instrumental in generating over £150 million in shareholder value.
His expertise also extends into the technology sector, with notable board and advisory roles at AI-driven companies such as Mindset AI and Jiva.ai. This unique blend of experience aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of Lab Thread as an innovator in the TechBio sector.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome John to the Lab Thread team, especially at such a pivotal moment for our company," said Ryan Cawood, CEO and Founder of Lab Thread.
"John's deep understanding of corporate governance and his proven ability to lead companies to successful outcomes will be invaluable as we approach our Beta this October and Live release in 2026. His mentorship will be a cornerstone of our strategy as we prepare for these significant milestones and beyond."
In addition to his new role with us, John is the Chairman of Inclusive Employers, Redmoor Health, Mindset.ai and an Advisory Board Member at Palatine Private Equity. His leadership has consistently been a catalyst for strategic growth and positive societal impact.
"I am honoured and excited to be joining the team at Lab Thread," said John Zafar. "The company is engaged in ground-breaking work at the intersection of technology and life sciences, and with a major product launch on the horizon, recently backed by Mercia Ventures, this is a truly exciting time.
I am keen to apply my experience to help shape the company's strategic direction and look forward to working with the board and the Lab Thread team to build on their remarkable achievements."
About Lab Thread
Lab Thread is a technology company working at the forefront of digitising scientific research. Our mission is to transform the way researchers record and manage scientific data by bridging the gap between wet and dry lab environments and creating a user-friendly, all-in-one platform that promotes discovery.
