The Lonza Board of Directors has nominated Stephen Fry as an Independent Member of the Board, pending election at the company's Annual General Meeting in May 2026. If elected, Fry will also serve on the People and Governance Committee and the Audit and Compliance Committee. The nomination underscores Lonza's focus on enhancing its performance culture and attracting top talent as the world's largest contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO).
Fry brings over three decades of experience at Eli Lilly and Company, where he held numerous international and executive leadership roles, including 12 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In that capacity, he led large-scale organizational transformation, cultivated high-performance cultures, and guided the company through significant changes. His background also includes serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Indianapolis (US).
Jean-Marc Huet, Chairman of the Lonza Board, stated: “Stephen brings extensive international experience, combined with a strong track record in organizational governance, succession planning and people strategy development, all of which form a valuable complementary fit with the capabilities of our other Board members. Stephen will play an important role in helping develop and embed our performance culture. This will support our ambition to attract and retain world-leading talent and bring our high-performing teams to the next level.”
Lonza, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, employs approximately 20,000 colleagues across five continents and generated sales of CHF 6.5 billion with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 2.1 billion in Full-Year 2025. The company focuses on enabling pharma and biotech clients to bring life-saving and life-enhancing treatments to patients worldwide via cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. More information is available at www.lonza.com.
The nomination comes at a pivotal time as Lonza seeks to solidify its leadership in the CDMO sector. Fry's expertise in organizational transformation and talent strategy is expected to help the company navigate evolving industry demands and maintain its competitive edge. His appointment aligns with Lonza's commitment to strong governance and performance-driven culture, as highlighted by the Chairman. The original press release is available at www.newmediawire.com.
This announcement reflects the board's strategic focus on enhancing leadership capabilities to support Lonza's growth objectives. Fry's nomination is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM, after which he will join the board and contribute to key committees overseeing people, governance, and compliance.
