Lonza Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer

On 12 November 2026, Lonza announced the appointment of Bertha Steinmetz Vilela as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 January 2027. Bertha will also hold the positions of Executive Vice President and member of the Executive Committee. She succeeds Nicoleta Baumgärtner, who has decided to pursue a new opportunity outside of Lonza after more than five years of service.

Bertha Steinmetz Vilela brings extensive experience from her role at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and previous positions at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Sandoz. Her career has spanned organizational transformation and leadership development.

This change is part of Lonza's strategy to strengthen its executive leadership, which includes recent appointments such as Samanta Cimitan, Matt Moorcroft, and Hans Trees to key positions. The company praises Nicoleta Baumgärtner for her contributions, ensuring a smooth transition with her successor.