St. Louis, Missouri, September 21, 2026 – Codis, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in spray drying, amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs), and advanced particle engineering, today announced the appointment of Steven Facer to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), marking an important step in the company’s evolution toward a fully integrated, enterprise‑wide commercial organization.The introduction of the CCO role reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening global commercial alignment and ensuring that Sales, Marketing, and Business Development operate with a unified focus. As Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Facer will lead this integration, bringing these teams together to enhance customer value, deepen market engagement, and accelerate business growth across all regions.
Mr. Facer’s expanded remit builds on his proven leadership within the organization. Under his guidance, the Commercial function now spans team members across the United States and the United Kingdom, combining diverse expertise in customer engagement, market strategy, and commercial execution. This structure positions the company to respond more effectively to customer needs and to pursue growth opportunities with greater coordination and clarity.
“In his new role, Steve will shape the company’s commercial strategy, strengthen cross‑regional collaboration, and support the next phase of organizational growth. His leadership will be central to advancing our strategic objectives and reinforcing our position in the markets we serve,” commented Nicolas Fortin, Chief Executive Officer, Codis.
Mr. Facer joined Codis in October 2025, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and packaging. His global career spans senior executive roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, ACG Worldwide, Capsugel, Catalent, Colorcon, and most recently, Adare Pharma Solutions.
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About Codis
Codis is a global CDMO specializing in commercial spray drying, amorphous solid dispersions, particle engineering, and finished dose manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, consumer health, nutraceutical, and OTC sectors. With more than 400,000 sq ft of cGMP facilities in St. Louis, Missouri, Seymour, Indiana, and Nottingham and Haverhill, UK, Codis combines decades of regulatory expertise and manufacturing strength under one brand. Learn more at www.codis.com.