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David P. King

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Board Member at Illumina
📍 Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

David P. King is a strategic advisor through KingMan LLC and a seasoned healthcare executive, recognized for transforming LabCorp from a U.S. testing lab into a global life sciences leader. With a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, he leverages deep industry expertise across numerous corporate boards, including Illumina and Smith+Nephew.

Outside of his corporate roles, David is deeply committed to global health equity, having served as board chair for PATH, a nonprofit global health organization. An older profile mentioned his personal interests include tennis, skiing, and yoga, suggesting a focus on maintaining an active and balanced lifestyle.

As CEO of LabCorp, he spearheaded the companys transformation, tripling its size with strategic moves like the $6 billion acquisition of Covance.

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Experience
44 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Junior
Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States
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Healthcare Transformation
His career focus has been on transforming healthcare companies, notably leading LabCorp's evolution into a global life sciences leader and now advising through KingMan LLC.
Life Sciences M&A
He has extensive experience driving growth through major acquisitions, such as the $6 billion purchase of Covance during his tenure as LabCorp's CEO.
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Career

Work history

5-2026
Board Member
Illumina
7-2025
Board Member
Smith+Nephew
5-2022
Board Chair
PathGroup
3-2022 - 5-2025
Non Executive Chair
ZimVie
10-2021 - 2-2026
Executive Chair
HealthChannels
In the press

Media appearances

Illumina, Inc. - David P. King elected to Illumina's Board of Directors. Featured in Illumina Investor Relations
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How Adding Diagnostics Veteran David King To The Board At Illumina (ILMN) Has Changed Its Investment Story. Featured in Simply Wall St
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Education
J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
B.A.
Princeton University
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