Avantor Welcomes Ludovic Brellier as New Executive Vice President for Bioscience & Medtech Products

Avantor Welcomes Ludovic Brellier as Executive Vice President of Bioscience & Medtech Products

Avantor, Inc., a prominent global provider of essential goods and services in the life sciences and advanced technology sectors, is excited to announce that Ludovic Brellier will be joining the company as its new Executive Vice President for Bioscience & Medtech Products (BMP) and Chief Transformation Officer, effective May 1, 2026.

With his extensive background in the healthcare sector, Mr. Brellier is poised to drive the BMP business toward increased operational performance and growth. In this critical role, he will also oversee the Revival Management Office, a new initiative focused on transforming Avantor's business practices across various sectors.

Mr. Brellier comes to Avantor from Danaher, where he served as the President of Cytiva's Hardware Solutions business. His wealth of experience includes leadership of multiple business units responsible for innovation and commercialization of services tailored for the biopharmaceutical industry. In his former capacity at Cytiva, he was instrumental in establishing the company as an independent entity within Danaher, alongside managing the integration of Pall Life Sciences with Cytiva.

Emmanuel Ligner, Avantor's President and CEO, expressed confidence in Mr. Brellier's capabilities, stating, "Ludovic is a skilled operator who has demonstrated success in enhancing bioprocessing businesses both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Our BMP segment holds immense growth potential under his leadership, especially as we unveil our Revival initiatives across the organization."

In his own words, Mr. Brellier remarked on his enthusiasm for joining Avantor: "Avantor's bioprocessing platform features leading product brands with strong legacies and customer loyalty. I look forward to employing my skills in manufacturing and commercialization to elevate our operations and foster sustainable growth, allowing our product brands to achieve their full potential. The successful execution of the Revival initiative will be paramount for the success of Avantor's various business segments."

Furthermore, Benoit Gourdier, the current Executive Vice President of Avantor's BMP Segment, will remain with the organization until late 2026 to ensure a seamless transition during this leadership change.

About Avantor: Avantor is a key player in the life sciences tools arena, recognized for its comprehensive range of mission-critical products and services tailored for the life sciences and advanced technology sectors. Avantor collaborates closely with clients throughout scientific endeavors, facilitating breakthroughs in multiple fields, including medicine and healthcare. Their robust portfolio is utilized across more than 300,000 customer locations spanning 180 countries.

To learn more about Avantor's initiatives and product offerings, visit their website at avantorsciences.com and connect with them on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.