Carla

I joined Bruker in July 2022 as Director of Commercial Operations – Americas, bringing with me a diverse background in science, sales, and leadership.

After earning a B.S. in Environmental Science from Auburn University, I began my career in a wastewater treatment research lab. I transitioned into sales with Fisher HealthCare in 2000, progressing through roles in marketing and sales leadership. I later joined Gen-Probe (now Hologic), where I helped launch the Panther system and earned my MBA from Indiana University. I returned to Thermo Fisher in national leadership roles (sales training & national accounts) before being recruited by Luminex (now Diasorin) to lead the Central US & Canada region, where I built a top-performing team and developed future leaders.

Following the acquisition of Luminex, I took a sabbatical to pursue personal goals, including earning my Original Hot Yoga 26+2 teaching certification. During this time, I was approached about the opportunity at Bruker—a company I admired for its innovation and excellence in microbiology.

At Bruker, I’ve had the privilege of building a strong leadership team, promoting internal talent, and collaborating closely with global leadership. I’m proud to work for a company that truly lives its values—Innovation with Integrity—and where I feel both respected and supported.

• Books or Movies? Books – I read daily
• Morning Person or Night Owl? Depends on the day! 😊
• Name one thing that you cannot live without? Yoga
• What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working for Bruker? Spending time with my (now) adult children, visiting the beautiful beaches of SW Florida, hosting friends at my house – we love to play a variety of interactive card games…with plenty of laughter!
• Favorite food? Indian – chana masala, gobi Manchurian, & saffron cardamom cake
• What is your motivation in life? Helping others be successful.
• Superpower you would choose? Power of healing – to be able to heal others suffering from all diseases, but especially mental health disorders and addiction 

Carla

Director of Commercial Operations – Americas Joined in 2022