Cytek Biosciences Appoints Todd Garland Chief Commercial Officer

Industry Seasoned Executive Joins Cytek

FREMONT, Calif., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTKB), a leading cell analysis solutions company, today announced the appointment of Todd Garland as Chief Commercial Officer, Cytek Biosciences, Inc. Garland’s appointment is effective immediately, reporting directly to Dr. Wenbin Jiang, Chairman and CEO of Cytek Biosciences.

“I have long admired Cytek’s advanced technology and products, and I am particularly pleased to join the company because I believe Cytek has a real opportunity to become the premier company in the cell analysis industry,” commented Garland.

Garland’s prior professional career spans BD Biosciences, CareFusion and Cardinal Health, where he held various executive leadership roles in the commercial and marketing arenas.

“Todd’s extensive management experience in the life science industry will be integral to growing and strengthening Cytek’s commitment to serving customers using our Full Spectrum Profiling™ (FSP™) technology, while augmenting our worldwide sales and customer support capabilities,” said Dr. Jiang. “I’m also pleased to have Todd join Cytek’s executive team to support the continued expansion of our business and help us execute on our growth opportunities.”

Garland earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business in Finance and Marketing, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the California Polytechnic State University.  He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.

Investor contact:
Paul D. Goodson
Head of Investor Relations
Cytek Biosciences
pgoodson@cytekbio.com 
442-888-3854

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Lages & Associates
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About Cytek Biosciences, Inc.

Cytek Biosciences, Inc. is a leading cell analysis solutions company advancing the next generation of cell analysis tools by delivering high-resolution, high-content and high-sensitivity cell analysis utilizing its patented Full Spectrum Profiling™ (FSP™) technology. Cytek’s novel approach harnesses the power of information within the entire spectrum of a fluorescent signal to achieve a higher level of multiplexing with exquisite sensitivity. Cytek’s FSP platform includes its core instruments, the Aurora and Northern Lights™ systems, reagents, cell sorter, software and services to provide a comprehensive and integrated suite of solutions for its customers. Cytek is headquartered in Fremont, California with offices and distribution channels across the globe. More information about the company and its products is available at www.cytekbio.com.

Other than Cytek’s Northern Lights CLC system, which is available for clinical use in China and the European Union, Cytek’s products are for research use only – not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Cytek, Full Spectrum Profiling, FSP and Northern Lights are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cytek Biosciences, Inc.

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