Doug Leigh
About Doug Leigh
Doug Leigh serves as the Business Area Manager for Lab Canada at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing within the lab products sector, having held various positions at companies such as Starplex Scientific Inc., Mediplast, and VWR International.
Current Role at Mettler-Toledo International
Doug Leigh serves as the Business Area Manager for Lab Canada at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he leads a sales team that focuses on lab products, specifically in the areas of weighing, titration, and liquid handling. His responsibilities include managing the sales strategy for these products across Canada, ensuring that the team meets its sales targets and effectively serves the needs of customers in the laboratory sector.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Sales
Before joining Mettler-Toledo International, Doug Leigh held various positions in marketing and sales. He worked at Starplex Scientific Inc. and Mediplast as Associate Director of Marketing and New Product Development from 2010 to 2018. He also served as Director of Sales at the same companies for a year. Prior to that, he was the Canadian Marketing Manager at VWR International from 2004 to 2007 and a Senior Territory Manager from 1997 to 2004.
Background in Scientific Services
Doug Leigh has a background in scientific services, having worked as the National Manager for Scientific Services at Carmichael Engineering, Ltd. from 2007 to 2010. This role involved overseeing scientific service operations and contributing to the development of service strategies within the organization. His experience in this area complements his extensive sales and marketing background in the laboratory products sector.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Doug Leigh holds a Master of Science degree in Groundwater Pollution from Trent University, which he completed from 1992 to 1995. He also earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Toronto Mississauga, studying from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in the scientific and laboratory sectors.