Avantor(US:AVTR) Prnewswire·2025-10-13 20:05Core Points - Gregory L. Summe will become the next Chairman of the Board for Avantor, Inc. starting January 1, 2026, succeeding Jonathan Peacock who will step down at the end of 2025 after nearly nine years of service [1] - Summe has been an independent director since 2020 and has served as Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee, as well as a member of the Compensation Committee [2] - Peacock expressed confidence in the new leadership under Summe and CEO Emmanuel Ligner, highlighting the Board's diverse expertise in life sciences [3] Company Overview - Avantor, Inc. is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries, supporting over 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries [4]