Novasep, a supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life sciences industry, has appointed Thierry van Nieuwenhove president of the Synthesis Business Unit. Van Nieuwenhove’s arrival completes Novasep’s executive committee.

Van Nieuwenhove joins Novasep from Ajinomoto-Omnichem, a European synthetic molecules custom manufacturing organization (CMO) owned by a Japanese firm, where he held consecutive positions as director, then general manager and member of the board. His skill set includes driving business unit growth, leading global teams including sales and business development, R&D, supply chain and purchasing, as well as mergers and acquisitions.