Kelly Farhangi-Najafi

Kelly Farhangi Najafi is a visionary entrepreneur who has reshaped the laboratory safety industry. With a business degree, she took over CP Lab Safety in 2003, transforming it from a small, single-product company into a leading provider of eco-friendly lab equipment. Under her leadership, the product line expanded from 8 patented ECO Funnel versions to over 70, meeting a broad range of lab container needs.

Kelly’s strong commitment to sustainability drives the company’s mission: “Making work place safer and the planet more livable.” Since 1996 CP Lab Safety has prevented more than 1.5 million liters of toxic solvents from polluting the environment—an achievement that reflects innovation, responsibility, and purpose.

She promotes a culture of teamwork and continuous learning, encouraging staff to share ideas in weekly meetings that inspire innovation and growth. Kelly, also known as Farideh, aims to enhance customer experience by launching a user-friendly online shopping platform while maintaining personalized service to reduce product returns and environmental impact.

Her leadership has placed CP Lab Safety at the forefront of green business in the laboratory equipment space. As a successful female CEO in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Kelly serves as a powerful role model for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women pursuing careers in STEM.