Veranova, a company involved in process development an the manufacturng of APIs, appointed Lucas Sauer-Jones vice president and general manager, New England.

Sauer-Jones will work closely with Veranova’s teams to continue to build the Devens and North Andover sites into world-class CDMO facilities. His extensive experience establishing high-performing teams and driving operational excellence will help drive the company’s growth over the years to come.

Sauer-Jones joins Veranova from Curia, where for the past three years he has led the turnaround and growth of one of their key API sites. Prior to Curia, he held operational leadership positions of increasing responsibility at medical technology provider AngioDynamics, including operational oversight of two of their manufacturing facilities.

“We are delighted that Luke is joining Veranova as our vice president and General Manager, New England,” said Ken Zrebiec, senior vice president, manufacturing operations. “He brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will make him a valuable addition to the Veranova team.”