Company Leadership Change - Avantor, Inc. has appointed Emmanuel Ligner as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2025, succeeding Michael Stubblefield [1][2] - Ligner has over 30 years of experience in the life sciences industry, including leadership roles at GE Life Sciences and Cerba HealthCare, with a focus on commercial growth [3][5] Strategic Vision - The Board of Directors expresses confidence in Ligner's ability to drive competitive growth and value in both Lab Solutions and Bioscience Production [4] - Ligner acknowledges Avantor's potential and aims to leverage its attractive portfolio, global supply chain, and diverse customer base to create shareholder value [4] Company Overview - Avantor is a leading provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries, serving over 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries [8]