Lisa Witte is the President of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Fisher Scientific channel in North America. She is passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workforce, mentoring underserved populations to consider careers in STEM, and promoting the work of the company’s local Business Resource Groups and Community Action Council.
One of Lisa’s greatest strengths lies in her ability to inspire and empower her teams. She fosters a culture of trust and belonging, creating a diverse, inclusive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
She also recognizes the importance of supplier diversity and the value it brings to their business operations. Lisa selected a remarkable team to create a Supplier Diversity Program. She oversees a team of individuals who share her passion for inclusion and equity, setting the stage for a program that fosters inclusivity and contributes to a thriving supply chain.
Thermo Fisher’s Mission -- to enable its customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer – is the company’s foundation. Lisa is a strong proponent and recognizes the power of diversity in bringing that Mission to life.
She believes the greatest company asset is people, including suppliers. Lisa concentrates on adapting to changes in the supplier community, and ensuring the company has the right people with the right tools to deliver Thermo Fisher’s unique value proposition.