Alexandra Gatzemeyer has joined the Executive Board of Sartorius, effective 1 May 2023. She will succeed Gerry Mackay, Board Member and Head of the Lab Products & Services division, who will hand over duties in May and June to ensure a smooth transition.
Gatzemeyer currently leads the LPS Sales & Services organization at Sartorius. With over 18 years’ experience under her belt, she has served in various senior leadership roles. She holds a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology from the St. Petersburg State Chemical and Pharmaceutical University.
Dr. Lothar Kappich, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Sartorius AG, commented: “Our lab business has evolved tremendously under Gerry Mackay’s leadership. During the past four years he has executed the strategic repositioning of the division towards the life science market, integrated more than a handful of acquisitions, substantially advanced its sales and marketing capabilities while boosting profitability. At the same time, we would like to warmly welcome Alexandra [...]. Backed by her passion for customers and people Alexandra will further push the division’s strategic and operational path towards becoming a leading partner for innovative solutions for life science research.“
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