Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics, announced today the appointment of Christine Tsingos as Chief Financial Officer.<br /><br />Ms. Tsingos comes to Bio-Rad from Attest Systems, Inc., where she served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and previously served as Vice President and Treasurer of Autodesk, Inc. She holds a Bachelor's degree from American University and an M.B.A. in International Business Finance from George Washington University.<br /><br />"Christine has a broad background with experience in financial management, strategic planning, acquisitions, treasury and investor relations, and she makes an excellent addition to the Bio-Rad team," said David Schwartz, President and CEO.<br /><br />Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (www.bio-rad.com) is a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics. It is based in Hercules, California, and serves more than 70,000 research and industry customers worldwide through a network of more than 30 wholly owned subsidiary offices.