AMRI announced the appointment of Steven J. Lichter as senior vice president and general manager API. Steven will report to Michael J. Mulhern, chief executive officer. In his role, Steven will be responsible for managing AMRI’s global API business unit. 

Steven joins AMRI from Akorn, where he served as executive vice president, operations, where he was responsible for plant operations, supply chain, engineering and technical services. Previously he spent 32 years at Abbott, most recently as corporate vice president, operations and head of their Established Pharmaceutical Division, where he was responsible for global supply chain operations, procurement to distribution, manufacturing science and technology, engineering, and commercial operations. 

“I am honored to join the AMRI team,” said Lichter. “AMRI has great depth of scientific expertise and market-leading technology supporting the development and manufacture of complex APIs. I look forward to working with our leadership team and employees worldwide as we continue in our pursuit to be the leading solutions-based provider in the CDMO industry.”