WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. announced that Dr. Ning Zhao, the co-founder, one of the actual controllers, executive director and senior vice president of the Company, has passed away on May 16, 2023. Dr. Zhao was an extraordinary scientist, leader and philanthropist with an unwavering commitment to improving human health. She obtained her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Peking University, doctoral degree in organic chemistry from Columbia University, and then began her remarkable career with top organizations, advancing through the ranks of research and management.

As one of our co-founders, Dr. Zhao played an instrumental role in shaping our Company into what it is today. She built our integrated bioanalytical capabilities with global regulatory standards a cornerstone of our testing platform and CRDMO/CTDMO model today. She also spearheaded the Company's talent development strategies and HR transformations that have become award-winning industry best practices.