Lonza Group stock gets new HR chief from January 2027

Lonza announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, that Bertha Steinmetz Vilela will become its Chief Human Resources Officer, Executive Vice President and Executive Committee member from January 1, 2027. The appointment was published in a Lonza news release.

Leadership Change Starts In January

Steinmetz Vilela will lead Lonza's global human resources function and focus on organizational effectiveness, leadership capabilities, cultural transformation and talent development. She currently serves as Head of International Human Resources at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, covering Europe, Canada and Japan.

She succeeds Nicoleta Baumgärtner, who has served as Lonza's Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Committee member since 2024. Baumgärtner is leaving the company for a new professional opportunity after more than five years at Lonza and will support the transition.

Broader Executive Team Evolution

Lonza said the appointment forms part of a broader evolution of its senior leadership team. The company also cited recent additions including Samanta Cimitan as Chief Commercial Officer, Matt Moorcroft as Chief Intelligence and Analytics Officer, and Hans Trees as Global Head of Communications.

What It Means For Investors

For investors, the change affects the management platform supporting Lonza's organizational and talent agenda rather than the company's financial outlook. CEO Wolfgang Wienand said Steinmetz Vilela's experience should help strengthen Lonza's high-performance culture and develop leadership capabilities for long-term success.

Lonza Group stock traded at 719.70 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:41 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.

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