The Lonza Board of Directors has announced the nomination of Stephen Fry as an Independent Member of the Board, subject to election at the Lonza Group Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2026. If elected, Fry will also join the People and Governance Committee and the Audit and Compliance Committee. This nomination underscores Lonza's commitment to strengthening its leadership with deep pharmaceutical industry expertise and a focus on organizational transformation.
Stephen Fry brings over three decades of experience from Eli Lilly and Company, where he held various international, operational, and executive leadership roles. Notably, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for 12 years, leading large-scale organizational transformation and shaping high-performance cultures. His expertise in succession planning and people strategy development is expected to complement the existing board capabilities. Fry is also a Member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Indianapolis (US).
Jean-Marc Huet, Chairman of the Board at Lonza, commented, “The Board of Directors extends its warmest congratulations to Stephen for his nomination... 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 nomination is significant as Lonza, the world's largest contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), continues to focus on attracting top talent and enhancing its performance culture. With a global team of approximately 20,000 colleagues and sales of CHF 6.5 billion in Full-Year 2025, Lonza serves pharma and biotech companies worldwide. The addition of Fry's expertise in organizational transformation aligns with Lonza's ambition to bring high-performing teams to the next level and support its strategic goals.
Further details about Stephen Fry's biography and headshot are available for download. For more information about Lonza, visit www.lonza.com. The original release can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com.
