Harry brings significant global experience and knowledge to Lonza having served in the process and chemical industry with GE Silicones, GE Plastics, GE Consumer & Industrial and most recently Bluestar/ Blackstone, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer. He has extensive experience managing large organizations and possesses strong sales, marketing and operational experience with an excellent track record. Harry holds a degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA in Finance.
Harry is married, has three children and has resided in Asia since 2005. After a short transition period in Basel, Switzerland, he will relocate back to China.
About Lonza
Lonza is one of the world's leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries. Products and services span its customers’ needs from research to final product manufacture. It is the global leader in the production and support of active pharmaceutical ingredients both chemically as well as biotechnologically. Biopharmaceuticals are one of the key growth drivers of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Lonza has strong capabilities in large and small molecules, peptides, amino acids and niche bioproducts which play an important role in the development of novel medicines and healthcare products. In addition, Lonza is a leader in cell-based research, endotoxin detection and cell therapy manufacturing. Furthermore, the company is a leading provider of value chemical and biotech ingredients to the nutrition, hygiene, preservation, agro and personal care markets.
Lonza is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. In 2009, the company had sales of CHF 2.690 billion. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.
For further Information
Lonza Group Ltd Head of Corporate Communications Dominik Werner Tel +41 61 316 8798 Fax +41 61 316 9798 dominik.werner@lonza.com
Lonza Group Ltd Investor Relations Dirk Oehlers Tel +41 61 316 8540 Fax +41 61 316 9540 dirk.oehlers@lonza.com
