Following the recent creation of Sunresin EU, Sunresin New Materials Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the incorporation of Hans Johansson as General Manager of its new European subsidiary, based in Uppsala, Sweden.

Hans Johansson brings over 35 years of experience in the chromatography and bioprocessing industry, with a distinguished career that began at Uppsala University and Pharmacia, the birthplace of modern chromatography. Over the years, he has held senior scientific and leadership positions at GE Healthcare, Purolite Life Sciences, and other global life sciences organizations.

Hans has made significant contributions to the development of resin technologies for downstream bioprocessing by combining his deep expertise in product design, application development, and process optimization. He is the holder of more than 10 patents, author of numerous scientific papers, and has played a key role in developing resins that have advanced the purification of large biomolecules worldwide.

“Joining Sunresin at such an exciting time is truly inspiring,” said Hans Johansson. “With a strong foundation in innovation and a global vision, we’re ready to make a real impact in the European Life Sciences landscape.”

As General Manager, Hans will lead Sunresin EU’s commercial and strategic development, strengthening collaborations with biopharma and biotech partners, and expanding Sunresin’s footprint in Europe through innovation and technical excellence.

“Hans’ appointment marks a key milestone in our European expansion,” said Dr. Ivy Gao, CEO of Sunresin. “His extensive expertise and leadership will accelerate our growth in Europe and reinforce our position as a trusted global partner in Life Sciences.”

The establishment of Sunresin EU and the appointment of Hans Johansson are important steps in Sunresin’s mission to provide the global Life Sciences industry with reliable, high-performance resin technologies for purification, synthesis, and extraction.