SP Industries appoints new president

SP Industries, Inc has announced the appointment of Kevin Sutherby as its new President.

The company is a global provider of fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, lyophilizers and laboratory equipment and supplies.

Sutherby has more than years’ experience leading global manufacturing companies, including senior leadership positions at Danaher and Fortive and most recently as Senior Vice President at Lean Focus LLC, a consulting firm that assists clients in developing and implementing lean solutions.

Sutherby said:

“I’m really looking forward to spearheading the next chapter in SP’s success and developing our aseptic and non-aseptic lyophilization portfolio, fill-finish solutions, and life science portfolio within the ATS family of companies.

“Our focus on customer-driven innovation and lean efficiency will ensure we provide the best solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech and allied industry sectors.”

SP was acquired by ATS in December 2021 with the aim of better supporting the needs of customers throughout the lifecycle of pharmaceutical development and production, as well as in diagnostics, broader life sciences and applied sciences applications.

Sutherby will work to enable SP to develop its product range, performance and service for its customers.

Cash Mahesh, Group Executive – Life Sciences Group at parent company ATS said:

“We welcome Kevin as SP’s new President.

“His extensive track record of success will empower the business to deliver on our strategic objectives of providing customers with innovative and highest quality end-to-end manufacturing solutions of unrivalled value.”