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Dr. Melanie Lichtenberger new Head of Test Facility

1st July 2015

We have an exciting announcement to make this week! Dr. Melanie Lichtenberger has been appointed as the new Head of Test Facility at ibacon, effective July 1, 2015.

Dr. Lichtenberger has joined ibacon in 2008. Her scientific background is in aquatic ecotoxicology with vast experience in endocrine effects on fish. At ibacon, she worked as a study director for several years before she became Head of Terrestrial Ecotoxicology. In 2013 she additionally was appointed Vice Head of Test Facility.

Dr. Lichtenberger is taking over from Dr. Ralf Petto, who will remain Managing Director of ibacon and Vice Head of Test Facility. “She is an extremely capable, experienced and respected colleague with great passion for our company," Dr. Petto said. “We therefore gladly accepted her application for the position.” By passing on the responsibility for the test facility to Dr. Lichtenberger, Dr. Petto will gain more capacities for the strategic development of ibacon.

Dr. Maria Meinerling, Section Head of Environmental Fate, will continue to support Dr. Lichtenberger as Vice Head of Test Facility.

We encourage all our employees to actively help shape the company and are especially pleased to watch someone meet the challenges presented and grow into greater responsibilities. We wish Dr. Lichtenberger every success in her new position!