Executive Committee
The members of the Executive Committee are appointed by the Board of Directors. Lonza’s Executive Committee performs the duties assigned to it by the Board of Directors under the terms of the Regulations Governing Internal Organization and Board Committees. It is responsible for managing Lonza worldwide and for implementing policies and strategies as defined by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee supports and coordinates the activities of the segments, the corporate functions and the global business service organization. The Executive Committee is also responsible for leadership development.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors defines the strategic direction and is responsible for the ultimate management of Lonza as well as the supervision of the persons entrusted with Group management. It is responsible for issuing the necessary instructions especially with regard to compliance with the law, the Articles of Association, and the regulations and directives. In compliance with the law and the Articles of Association, the Board of Directors has – with the exception of non-delegable and inalienable duties – delegated the management of the company to the Executive Committee. The Board of Directors commits itself to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in its governance of Lonza.
In 2024, the Board of Directors agreed a series of updates to enhance governance and ensure robust succession planning, business stability and continuity. As part of an updated committee structure, the Nomination and Compensation Committee (NCC) was divided into the Nomination and Governance Committee (NGC) and the Remuneration Committee (RemCo). The majority of Board members now serve on two of our four Board Committees, ensuring closer engagement with the business in areas relevant to their experience and expertise. The Board has also proposed that Board members’ positions will be reviewed after nine years of service, with the maximum possible tenure set at twelve years. Further detail on these updates and their benefits to the Lonza governance model can be found here.