Morris Animal Foundation Names Ike Nicoll as Chief Executive Officer

DENVER, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation, a global leader in advancing veterinary science and animal health, today announced the appointment of Ike Nicoll as its new chief executive officer.

Nicoll brings more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale transformations at the intersection of health care, technology and strategic growth. He is widely recognized for helping organizations scale sustainably while delivering long-term impact through partnerships, data innovation and evidence-based systems.

"Ike's track record of building innovative, mission-focused organizations stood out to us immediately," said Jonathan Jachimiec, Morris Animal Foundation trustee and interim president and CEO. "He brings the kind of strategic leadership and long-term vision that will help the Foundation expand its reach, deepen its scientific impact and ensure the health of animals around the world."

Before joining Morris Animal Foundation, Nicoll served as CEO and board member of US Retina, where he led a company-wide restructuring and guided the organization through a successful sale to McKesson Corp. Under his leadership, US Retina grew its purchasing volume to more than $1.5 billion, built a market-leading analytics platform and significantly increased revenue through commercial realignment.

Earlier in his career, Nicoll led Cancer Clinics of Excellence, a national network of oncology practices focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality care. In his role, he collaborated with and advised leading clinical and technology organizations including Oregon Health & Science University, Intel and numerous venture-backed startups on go-to-market strategy, business model innovation and clinical data management.

His executive background spans Fortune 500 companies and health care startups alike, including leadership roles at IBM Global Services, AmerisourceBergen and Franklin Covey. Nicoll earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University.

"I'm honored to join Morris Animal Foundation and build on its legacy of science-driven impact," Nicoll said. "There are few organizations with such a powerful combination of purpose, credibility and potential for global influence in animal health."

About Morris Animal Foundation
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Denver, Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization advancing animal health through science. With donor support, it has invested nearly $170 million in more than 3,100 studies across a wide range of species. Learn more at morrisanimalfoundation.org.

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