Shirley, MassachusettsApril 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bemis Associates, Inc. (referred to as “Bemis”), a global leader in bonding and material innovation, today announced the appointment of Christina Chen as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Bemis Associates, Inc., a global leader in bonding and material innovation, today announced the appointment of Christina Chen as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Chen succeeds Michael Johansen, who will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer, focusing on corporate strategy, innovation, global partnerships, and long-term growth, while working closely with Chen as Bemis enters its next phase of acceleration.
Johansen stated: “Christina and this promotion at Bemis mark the next stage of growth and success for the company. Christina is one of the strongest leaders and businesspeople I have ever worked with in my entire career. Over nearly two decades of collaboration, we have built a solid partnership. I am confident she will be an exceptional President, leading Bemis to new heights.”
Chen brings over 25 years of global business leadership experience, spanning multiple industries including semiconductor manufacturing, IT hardware, commercial testing and certification services, retail brand solutions, and tape manufacturing.
Since joining Bemis in 2019, she has been a key member of the company’s executive leadership team. Most recently, she served as Global Chief Operating Officer and President of Asia Pacific, and prior to that, as Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific. During her tenure, Chen led the expansion of Bemis’s global operational footprint, the regionalization of its supply chain, the strengthening of leadership systems in the Asia Pacific region, and successfully navigated numerous major supply chain and trade challenges.
As President and Chief Operating Officer, Chen will lead Bemis’s executive leadership team to accelerate global growth. She will also serve as a core member of the CEO’s leadership team, responsible for enterprise-wide coordination and strategic execution.
Christina Chen said: “I am honored to assume the role of President and Chief Operating Officer of Bemis. I deeply resonate with Bemis’s purpose of improving people’s lives and its core values. I am also keenly aware of the global legacy the company has built over the past 115 years. As Chief Operating Officer and President of Asia Pacific, I had the privilege of working with Bemis’s global team and witnessing firsthand the incredible value the Bemis team can create. I am incredibly excited about this pivotal moment for our company. As we enter the next phase of accelerated growth, I look forward to leading this exceptional global team to further enhance our value and impact, better serving our global customers, partners, team members, and the communities where we operate around the world.”
About Bemis Associates
Bemis Associates, Inc. is a global leader in adhesives and bonding solutions, partnering with leading apparel, consumer electronics, and industrial brands to enhance product performance and aesthetics. Founded in 1910, we combine technical expertise, global scale, and a values-driven culture to deliver innovative solutions. We are committed to developing and manufacturing Sewfree® adhesives, decorative elements, seam tapes, seam reinforcement tapes, and value-added bonding solutions. We have offices, manufacturing facilities, and Co-Lab design and application centers around the world. For more information, please visit bemisworldwide.com.