VWR International, LLC, a leading global laboratory supply company, announced that it has hired Eddy Wu to lead its Asia–Pacific region. The addition of Wu to the senior leadership team of VWR is a significant, strategic investment that signifies the Company´s commitment to growing in the region and thereby strengthening its global presence.
Wu is the Senior Vice President & President, Asia–Pacific, responsible for leadership and management of VWR´s existing business in India, China and Singapore, as well as its Global Sourcing and Services organizations operating in the region.
"We have been aggressively searching for an individual with the kind of initiative and expertise necessary to enable VWR´s growth in the Asia–Pacific region," noted John M. Ballbach, Chairman, President and CEO of VWR.
VWR is following its global customers to the Asia–Pacific region and throughout the world, as laboratory research continues to expand globally. As a result, the Company is uniquely positioned to service its customers anywhere in the world.
Wu and his team will be responsible for transitioning business previously handled by VWR´s export operations to an in–country distribution model. As part of this transition, he will lead the construction and start–up of the recently announced regional warehouse situated in Singapore.
In addition, Wu will manage all acquisition activities in the region as VWR expands its Asia–Pacific infrastructure and enters new markets. Finally, he will coordinate the activities of global and local suppliers to meet the requirements of VWR´s global customers in Asia–Pacific and the rest of the world. "Eddy brings exceptional leadership experience and a refreshing entrepreneurial spirit that will enable us to exceed our goals in this promising region of the world," added Ballbach.
Wu most recently was the President & CEO for Momentive Performance Materials, Asia–Pacific, located in Tokyo. Prior to the acquisition of Momentive by a private equity firm, he was the President & CEO of the company otherwise known as GE Toshiba Silicone. During Wu´s 18 years with GE, he held various general management, sales and marketing roles in North America and Asia. Wu has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Hong Kong and an MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
About VWR International, LLC
VWR International is a leading global laboratory supply company with worldwide sales of $3.5 billion U.S.. VWR International´s business is highly diversified across products and services, geographic regions and customer segments. The company offers products from a wide range of manufacturers to a large number of customers primarily in North America, Europe and Asia. VWR International´s principal customers are major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial and government organizations as well as universities and schools. VWR International distributes a diversified product mix, including chemicals, glassware and plasticware, equipment and instruments, furniture, protective apparel, production and safety products, and other life science and laboratory products and supplies. VWR International supports its customers by providing storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration, technical services, and laboratory bench top delivery. VWR International maintains operations in over 20 countries and employs over 6,500 people worldwide. VWR International is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
For more information on VWR International, phone 1–800–932–5000, visit www.vwr.com, or write, VWR International, 1310 Goshen Parkway, P.O. Box 2656, West Chester, PA 19380–0906.
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