Avantor, Inc. announced on October 26, 2026 that Mikey Santiago has been appointed as its new Chief Information Officer, effective with the announcement published via PRNewswire.

Key Highlights

  • New CIO named: Mikey Santiago has joined Avantor as Chief Information Officer, according to the filing.
  • Scope of role: Santiago will lead Avantor's global information technology strategy, including digital transformation, operational excellence, customer experience, and innovation.
  • Prior experience: Santiago brings more than two decades of technology leadership, including serving as a four-time CIO and holding senior roles at Danaher Corporation and its operating companies.
  • Areas of expertise cited: The filing lists enterprise-wide digital transformations, major acquisitions and integrations, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and AI and advanced analytics deployment.
  • Academic credentials: Santiago holds an MBA from the University of Southern California, completed graduate studies in computer science and cognitive science at UC San Diego, and holds bachelor's degrees in computer science and mathematics from California State University.

Avantor Brings Four-Time CIO Mikey Santiago Into Global Technology Leadership

Avantor, Inc. (NYSE:AVTR), a life science tools company and global provider of products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries, disclosed on October 26, 2026 that Mikey Santiago has joined the company as its new Chief Information Officer. According to the filing, Santiago will be responsible for leading Avantor's global information technology strategy and advancing the company's digital transformation agenda.

Emmanuel Ligner, President and CEO of Avantor, is quoted in the filing as saying: "Mikey brings an exceptional combination of business knowledge, technology leadership, and a proven ability to execute transformation at scale. With Mikey's experience in complex integrations, modernization efforts and AI-driven innovation, he will help position Avantor for the future." The filing does not specify a start date beyond the date of the announcement itself.

The filing states that Santiago brings more than two decades of technology leadership experience, including roles within Danaher Corporation and its operating companies. His background, as described in the filing, spans enterprise-wide digital transformations, major acquisitions and integrations, cloud modernization programs, cybersecurity initiatives, and deployment of advanced analytics and AI capabilities. Santiago is quoted in the filing saying he looks forward to "aligning technology, data, and digital capabilities with business strategy" to create value for customers.

What Was Disclosed

Avantor announced the appointment of Mikey Santiago as Chief Information Officer on October 26, 2026. The filing details Santiago's professional background, quoted statements from both Santiago and Avantor's CEO, and his academic credentials.