Sigma-Aldrich makes organisational changes
To enhance organic growth of research and SAFC businesses
Frank Wicks, president of Research, has taken responsibility for all Research products, including those in Research Essentials, Research Specialties and Research Biotech. This newly combined Research business unit will be responsible for product development and r&d; strategic marketing and branding; and global sourcing and operations strategies.
The new organisation will enable Sigma-Aldrich to accelerate strategic initiatives in the key areas Analytical, Biology and Chemistry, with an added emphasis on the fast-growing materials science market, the company said.
David Smoller, formerly president of Research Biotech, has been appointed chief scientific officer, reporting to Wicks.
Smoller is now responsible for developing a global r&d strategy as well as managing Sigma-Aldrich’s IP portfolio and licensing activity. He will continue to be responsible for developing and commercialising innovative products in emerging technologies of Biology and will bring new materials science technologies to market.
Gerrit van den Dool has been promoted to vice president and managing director, US and Canada. He is responsible for the execution of Sigma-Aldrich’s Research business strategy as well as supporting the SAFC business in US/Canada including sales, service, distribution, manufacturing and compliance.
Mike Harris and Eric Green will continue as vice presidents and managing directors of the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and International regions, respectively, and, with van den Dool, report to chief executive Rakesh Sachdev.
Gilles Cottier, president SAFC, will continue to lead the global SAFC organisation and also report to Sachdev.
‘This proven leadership team is best situated to execute the key legs of our growth strategy while driving operational excellence and deploying our financial strength to boost growth through acquisitions,’ Rachdev said.
