Lonza

Pharmaceutical ManufacturingBasel, Switzerland
Est. 1897Public Company18,325 Employees
Employees
~18,325
Founded
1897

About Lonza

Lonza stands as a pioneer and global frontrunner in the CDMO sector, advancing the field through innovative science, intelligent technology, and streamlined production. Driven by a shared mission, we convert our clients' breakthrough concepts into practical treatments and produce the medicines of the future. Established in Switzerland in 1897, our firm holds the distinction of being the first and founding CDMO, and now we operate with greater dynamism, flexibility, and forward momentum than ever. As one of the leading Western CDMOs, we unite a worldwide workforce of roughly 18,500 employees across five continents, offering complete, all-encompassing services that address our clients' intricate requirements. For our clients and their patients, we deliver quality, safety, and dependability, ensuring that life-improving and life-saving therapies reach the market efficiently and on a large scale. For our staff, we aim to foster an environment of belonging and inclusivity where each individual can flourish and contribute their utmost.

Key Facts
Approximately 18,325 employees globally
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland
Operates in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Founded in 1897

Executive Leadership Team

Andreas Bohrer
Andreas Bohrer
Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Affairs, Executive Committee Member
Since 2025
Daniel Palmacci
Daniel Palmacci
President, Specialized Modalities, Member of Lonza Executive Committee
Since 2025
Dr. Wolfgang Wienand
Dr. Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Since 2024
Gordon Bates
Gordon Bates
President, Integrated Biologics
Since 2025
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Igor Brodnik
Chief Information Security Officer
Since 2017
Jason Berndt
Jason Berndt
Head, Group Operations, Member of Lonza Executive Committee
Since 2025

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Lonza Executive Leadership Team

Andreas Bohrer
Andreas Bohrer
Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Affairs, Executive Committee Member
Corporate Governance | Legal & IP | Ethics & Compliance | ESG & Sustainability | Government Affairs & Public Policy | Insurance Management | Company Secretary
Since 2025
Daniel Palmacci
Daniel Palmacci
President, Specialized Modalities, Member of Lonza Executive Committee
Specialized Modalities Platform includes Cell & Gene (all modalities), mRNA, Microbial, Bioscience and Personalized Medicine Automation Platform
Since 2025
Dr. Wolfgang Wienand
Dr. Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Since 2024
Gordon Bates
Gordon Bates
President, Integrated Biologics
Since 2025
IB
Igor Brodnik
Chief Information Security Officer
Since 2017
Jason Berndt
Jason Berndt
Head, Group Operations, Member of Lonza Executive Committee
Since 2025

Business Focus Areas

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Business Focus Areas
Custom ManufacturingNutritionBiopharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyGene TherapyPharmaceutical ingredientsBioscienceCell TherapyLife science ingredientsCapsules
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Lonza Org Chart & Organizational Structure

Lonza, the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, is led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wolfgang Wienand. The organization structure includes several key business units and executive functions reporting to the CEO. Under the Information Technology function, the company has a Group Chief Information Officer, Jerzy Janeczko. Within this IT group, the Enterprise Architecture sub-function is led by Executive Director of Strategy and Enterprise Architecture Mark Holcroft, while the Information Security sub-function is headed by Chief Information Security Officer Igor Brodnik. The Legal function is directed by Andreas Bohrer, Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer and Executive Committee member. The Operations function is led by Jason Berndt, Head of Group Operations and member of the Lonza Executive Committee. Maria Soler Nunez serves as Chief Quality Officer under the Quality Control function. The Finance function is headed by Group Chief Financial Officer Philippe Deecke. The Human Resources function is led by Chief Human Resources Officer Nicoleta Baumgaertner, a member of the Executive Committee. Additionally, Gordon Bates serves as President and Head of Integrated Biologics and is an Executive Committee member, while Daniel Palmacci holds the role of President and Head of Specialized Modalities and also serves as a member of the Lonza Executive Committee.