About ALS

A global leader in testing

For more than 40 years, ALS has provided comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries all over the world. Our adoption of state-of-the-art technology and innovative methodologies – coupled with the strength of our international teams – ensure that we deliver the highest quality services using local expertise and personalized solutions.

Mission

Our mission

We leverage the power of data-driven insights to solve complex challenges for a safer, healthier world.

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Our culture

We are deeply committed to providing positive employee experiences where team members explore solutions in a safe, inclusive and respectful environment. To ensure this, we employ top talent, enriched by ongoing training and professional development, and operate with the highest levels of integrity at all times.

Purpose

Our purpose

Using science as our North Star, we are a trusted partner in leveraging technological expertise, sustainability and empathetic practices to help make the world a better place.

ALS HISTORY

Case studies

Reservatório de água

Case Study: Yorkshire Water

Long-standing partnership with Yorkshire Water, developing new analytical solutions to meet the changing business needs.

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Tribologia

Case Study: Backup Power Generator

Preventing catastrophic engine failure and loss of production with fluid analysis.

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Aterro

Case Study: Biffa Waste Management

Helping landfill sites ensure local environments are protected and safe by monitoring the presence of eluates.

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News & events

Global reach

70+

Countries

420+

Offices

20K+

Staff

45

Industries

Meet the directors of ALS limited

Nigel

Nigel Garrard

Bachelor of Economics (Adelaide), CA (Chartered Accountant)

Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director

Nigel Garrard has over 20 years’ experience as an ASX-listed CEO. As CEO of Orora Ltd., he led the demerger of Orora from Amcor and listing of Orora on ASX. He was President of the Amcor Australasia and Packaging Distribution business group, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Amatil’s Food and Services Division, and Managing Director of SPC Ardmona. Nigel is currently a non-executive director of Ansell Limited and CSR Ltd., and Chairman of Flinders Port Holdings Pty. Ltd. and the McMahon Services advisory board.

Malcolm

Malcolm Deane

Master of Laws, Juris Doctor

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Newly appointed as CEO and Managing Director for ALS Limited, Malcolm Deane has served the company in various executive positions for the past 10 years in such roles as GM for Life Sciences Latin America, Food & Pharma Americas, and most recently as the Chief Strategy Officer, leading corporate strategy, business development and acquisitions. Malcolm has a Master of Laws from the University of Virginia School of Law and Juris Doctor from Universidad Austral – Buenos Aires, Argentina.  

John

John Mulcahy

PhD, B E (Civil Eng) (Hons), FIE Aust

Independent Non-Executive Director

John Mulcahy was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company in 2012. He is Chairman of Mirvac Group Limited (appointed November 2009 and Chair September 2013) and Orix Australia Corporation Limited, an unlisted public company (appointed March 2016), and Deputy Chairman of GWA Group Limited (appointed November 2010). He is also a current Non-Executive Director of various Zurich Australia Insurance subsidiaries.

Tonianne

Tonianne Dwyer

B Juris (Hons), LLB (Hons), GAICD

Independent Non-Executive Director

Tonianne Dwyer was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company on 1 July 2016. She has significant experience as a company director and executive working in finance, corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions across a variety of sectors and international markets.

Siddhartha

Siddhartha Kadia

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, B.E., Electronics and Telecommunication

Independent Non-Executive Director

Siddhartha Kadia was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company in January 2019. Siddhartha was formerly President and CEO of EAG Laboratories, a global scientific testing company headquartered in San Diego. He has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Siddhartha has lived and worked in the US, Japan, China and India and has more than 20 years of international experience as a company director, executive and technical leader in the Life Sciences and TIC (testing, inspection and certification) sectors.

Leslie

Leslie Desjardins

B. Industrial Admin, Finance (Kettering), MS. Management (MIT)

Independent Non-Executive Director

Leslie Desjardins was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company on 21 November 2019. She has a background as a CFO and senior financial and governance professional in a range of large multinational and global businesses. Ms Desjardins is currently a Director, Audit Committee Chair, CSR/Risk Committee member with Ansell Limited and Director and Audit Committee Chair with Terry Fox Foundation, Canada.

Board Member Peter Possemiers

Peter Possemiers

B ASc., Chemistry/Microbiology, University of South Australia

Independent Non-Executive Director

Peter Possemiers has been named independent Non-Executive Director, effective November 1st, 2022. A 40-year veteran of the TIC sector, he held multiple executive leadership roles for SGS, most notably in global Environment Health and Safety, a CHF $550 million business. As Executive Vice President there, he was a member of their Operations Council with responsibility for growth and profitability, steering 15 strategic acquisitions. Mr. Possemiers is a respected leader with a deep understanding of TIC practices across multiple regions. His M&A track record and network relationships will provide invaluable insight and benefits for ALS Limited.

Board Member Erica Mann

Erica Mann

Dip. Analytical Chemistry, Marketing Management, Small Business Development

Independent Non-Executive Director

Erica Mann was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company on 1 March 2024. She has experience across complex, highly regulated, multi-channel and multi-product environment in top DAX, NYSE, NSDAQ pharmaceutical, OTC and FMCG multinationals. Erica has deep experience with global and emerging markets across Africa, China, Russia and Brazil. She currently holds Non-Executive Director positions on the boards of Kellanova, DSM-Firmenich, and Perrigo.