Avid Bioservices, a leading biologics CDMO, recently announced the appointment of Maria Ebro Andreasen as Chief People Officer.
The appointment comes as Avid continues to scale its operations to meet increasing customer demand and support long-term growth. The company is expanding its team across key areas of the business while maintaining the high standards of quality, expertise, and collaboration that define Avid.
In parallel, Avid is deepening partnerships with universities and training programs across Southern California and investing in internship programs to build a strong pipeline of emerging talent into the biologics manufacturing workforce.
“People and purpose are at the center of everything we do,” said Kenneth Bilenberg, Group President and CEO of Avid Bioservices. “In our journey to help twice as many patients in the future with novel drugs and everyday supply of approved medicines, it’s critical that we scale intentionally, bringing in exceptional talent while preserving the culture and expertise our customers rely on. Maria Ebro Andreasen brings the leadership to help us do exactly that.”
As Chief People Officer, Maria will lead Avid’s human resources strategy, with a focus on:
- Scaling recruitment and onboarding
- Expanding university and internship programs
- Strengthening employee development and retention
- Supporting organizational growth while maintaining Avid’s culture
“What drew me to Avid is the clear connection between its people, its purpose, and the patients it serves,” said Maria Ebro Andreason. “The greatest investment we can make will always be in our people. When we create an environment and a culture where every individual can learn, grow, and thrive, we unlock not only their potential but the path to help even more patients. I am excited to join the talented team at Avid and help Avid accelerate forward on the ambitious journey ahead.”
Avid’s continued investment in talent reflects its broader commitment to supporting customers “every molecule of the way,” ensuring that as programs grow, the teams behind them do as well.
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