EXTON, PA — Frontage Holdings Corporation, a Pennsylvania-based Contract Research Organization (CRO), recently announced the appointment of Henry Gao as President of Asia Pacific. This strategic move comes as the company seeks to strengthen its operations in the region and build a premier CRO platform in China and beyond.
With over 26 years of experience spanning finance, audit, investment, project management, compliance, and board office management, Gao brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. He has led numerous Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) projects, and from 2018 to 2022, he served on Frontage’s board of directors.
Dr. Abdul Mutlib, CEO of Frontage, expressed his excitement about welcoming back Gao to the Frontage family. He stated that Gao’s extensive executive-level experience, particularly in biotechnology and the CRO sectors, makes him ideally suited to lead Frontage’s Asia Pacific operations.
Gao’s previous roles include serving as the executive director and chief financial officer of Shanghai Duoning Biotechnology Co., Ltd since September 2021, and holding key positions at Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co., Ltd., Shanghai Xiaoi Robot Technology Corporation Limited, and McWong Environmental Technology Corporation Limited. He has also held various roles at Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Limited, City North Infrastructure Pty Ltd., Rio Tinto Group, and Felix Resources Ltd.
Reacting to his appointment, Gao said, “I am truly honored to rejoin Frontage. My senior leadership experience, particularly in the CRO sector, will enhance Frontage’s ability to provide outstanding client service to pharmaceutical companies and R&D institutions.”
He added that he is looking forward to collaborating with Frontage’s Asia Pacific team and his colleagues in North America and globally, as they work together to elevate Frontage to a next-level organization.
Gao is a graduate of Shanghai University of Finance & Economics, majoring in international accounting. He holds several professional certifications, including being a Certified Public Accountant in China and an internationally accredited Certified Internal Auditor. He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), a member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (US & UK), and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK).
This new appointment underpins Frontage’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific market and harnessing Gao’s extensive experience to drive growth and provide superior service to its clients. As Frontage continues its expansion, the company is poised to enhance its standing in the global CRO space.
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