SHIRLEY, Mass., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bemis Associates, Inc. ("Bemis"), 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 enterprise strategy, innovation, global partnerships, and long‑term growth while working closely with Chen as Bemis enters its next phase of acceleration.
"This progression for Christina and the Bemis organization welcomes in the next phase of growth and success for Bemis," Johansen said. "Christina is one of the strongest leaders and businesspeople I have worked with throughout my career. Over nearly two decades of working together, we have built a strong partnership, and I am confident she will be an outstanding President who will help take Bemis to new heights."
Chen brings more than 25 years of global business leadership experience across industries spanning semiconductor manufacturing, IT hardware, commercial testing and certification services, retail branding solutions, and tape manufacturing.
She has been a key member of the Bemis Executive Leadership Team since joining in 2019, most recently serving as Global Chief Operating Officer and President of the APAC Region, following her earlier role as Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific. During her tenure, Chen led the expansion of Bemis's global operations footprint, regionalization of supply chain, strengthening of Asia Pacific leadership, and navigation of major supply chain and trade challenges.
As President and COO, Chen will lead Bemis's executive leadership team in accelerating growth globally. She will also serve as a core member of the CEO's leadership team, responsible for enterprise-wide alignment and strategy execution.
"I am honored to step into the role of President and COO of Bemis," said Christina Chen. "I connect deeply with Bemis's purpose of improving people's lives and the Bemis values. I am mindful of the global legacy the company has built over the past 115 years. As COO and President of APAC, I've had the privilege of working with Bemis teams globally and seeing firsthand the amazing value that the Bemis team can create. I am excited about the pivotal moment we are in as a company. As we enter our next phase of acceleration, I look forward to leading this amazing global team to elevate our value and impact to our customers, partners, team members, and communities we operate in 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 improve product performance and aesthetics. Founded in 1910, we combine technical expertise, global scale, and a values‑driven culture to deliver innovative solutions. We develop and manufacture Sewfree® adhesives, embellishments, seam tapes, seam reinforcement tapes, and added value bonded solutions. We maintain offices, manufacturing facilities and Co-Lab design and application centers throughout the world. Learn more at bemisworldwide.com.
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Bemis Associates Appoints Christina Chen as President and Chief Operating Officer
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NINGBO, China, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) Green and Sustainable Development Forum was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, April 28–30. At this international event focused on green, low–carbon transition, Ningbo showcased concrete examples of harmonious coexistence between people and nature.
An abandoned quarry has been converted into an international racetrack, whose engine roars have stimulated a growing cultural and tourism sector. A once–barren "firewood trail" has been upgraded into a national mountaineering route, spawning distinctive local industries now known as the "Hometown of China's Sports Walking Sticks" and the "Capital of China's Flashlights." Ningbo continues to advance its "Eco+" integration model, turning ecological assets into industrial momentum, development potential and measurable gains in shared prosperity. The city has developed a practical path for realizing the value of lucid waters and lush mountains, offering a replicable "Ningbo model" for green, low–carbon urban transformation worldwide.
In Beilun, more than 500 species have been recorded, and the district has been designated a UN "Biodiversity Charming City." From the revitalized Meishan Bay in Beilun to the misty expanse of Dongqian Lake in Yinzhou and the historic allure of Moon Lake in Haishu, local authorities are using the "golden key" of ecological governance to revive dormant green mountains and clear waters. Notably, Ningbo's ecological governance goes beyond mountain repair and water treatment: it integrates "Eco+" development from the source through unified planning and coordinated implementation—protecting ecological foundations while preserving space for industry. This forward–looking approach has produced a win–win outcome for ecology and development; along Meishan Bay's shore, cultural tourism and leisure industries have rapidly clustered, receiving more than 2 million visitors annually.
In Fenghua, the "Common Prosperity Studio" initiative has built a full–chain platform integrating "5G + IoT + Agriculture," and introduced a model that combines village–collective fixed–rent leasing, professional enterprise operation and flexible farmer participation. In Yuyao, Hemudu pioneered China's first ecological integrated farming of breeding soft–shelled turtles in water oat fields, balancing ecological protection, food security and farmers' income growth. Zhenhai Refining & Chemical has established China's first "Zero–Waste Petrochemical Base," recognized as a national model case of a "Zero–Waste Industrial Park."
Leveraging its mountain and sea resources, Ningbo has deepened chain–based integration of "Ecology + Cultural Tourism + Sports + Manufacturing," continuously converting ecological value into tangible benefits for residents. Ninghai has transformed abandoned ancient paths into a 500–km national mountaineering trail and established a national sports–industry demonstration base. Xiangshan has used the Asian Games to invigorate coastal tourism and open channels for converting marine ecological value. Yinzhou and Haishu have developed biodiversity–friendly districts and townships, fostering new sectors such as educational tourism and cultural–creative industries.
To ensure green development proceeds steadily and sustainably, Ningbo is building a multi–stakeholder governance system that includes government, enterprises and the public. Ninghai has pioneered a "Soil and Forestland Bank," using financial instruments to unlock the value of forestry resources. Yinzhou, Cixi and other areas have mobilized broad public participation in ecological protection, creating a co–construction and shared–benefits model that supports ongoing ecological value realization.
NINGBO, China, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) Green and Sustainable Development Forum was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, April 28–30. At this international event focused on green, low–carbon transition, Ningbo showcased concrete examples of harmonious coexistence between people and nature.
An abandoned quarry has been converted into an international racetrack, whose engine roars have stimulated a growing cultural and tourism sector. A once–barren "firewood trail" has been upgraded into a national mountaineering route, spawning distinctive local industries now known as the "Hometown of China's Sports Walking Sticks" and the "Capital of China's Flashlights." Ningbo continues to advance its "Eco+" integration model, turning ecological assets into industrial momentum, development potential and measurable gains in shared prosperity. The city has developed a practical path for realizing the value of lucid waters and lush mountains, offering a replicable "Ningbo model" for green, low–carbon urban transformation worldwide.
In Beilun, more than 500 species have been recorded, and the district has been designated a UN "Biodiversity Charming City." From the revitalized Meishan Bay in Beilun to the misty expanse of Dongqian Lake in Yinzhou and the historic allure of Moon Lake in Haishu, local authorities are using the "golden key" of ecological governance to revive dormant green mountains and clear waters. Notably, Ningbo's ecological governance goes beyond mountain repair and water treatment: it integrates "Eco+" development from the source through unified planning and coordinated implementation—protecting ecological foundations while preserving space for industry. This forward–looking approach has produced a win–win outcome for ecology and development; along Meishan Bay's shore, cultural tourism and leisure industries have rapidly clustered, receiving more than 2 million visitors annually.
In Fenghua, the "Common Prosperity Studio" initiative has built a full–chain platform integrating "5G + IoT + Agriculture," and introduced a model that combines village–collective fixed–rent leasing, professional enterprise operation and flexible farmer participation. In Yuyao, Hemudu pioneered China's first ecological integrated farming of breeding soft–shelled turtles in water oat fields, balancing ecological protection, food security and farmers' income growth. Zhenhai Refining & Chemical has established China's first "Zero–Waste Petrochemical Base," recognized as a national model case of a "Zero–Waste Industrial Park."
Leveraging its mountain and sea resources, Ningbo has deepened chain–based integration of "Ecology + Cultural Tourism + Sports + Manufacturing," continuously converting ecological value into tangible benefits for residents. Ninghai has transformed abandoned ancient paths into a 500–km national mountaineering trail and established a national sports–industry demonstration base. Xiangshan has used the Asian Games to invigorate coastal tourism and open channels for converting marine ecological value. Yinzhou and Haishu have developed biodiversity–friendly districts and townships, fostering new sectors such as educational tourism and cultural–creative industries.
To ensure green development proceeds steadily and sustainably, Ningbo is building a multi–stakeholder governance system that includes government, enterprises and the public. Ninghai has pioneered a "Soil and Forestland Bank," using financial instruments to unlock the value of forestry resources. Yinzhou, Cixi and other areas have mobilized broad public participation in ecological protection, creating a co–construction and shared–benefits model that supports ongoing ecological value realization.
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Ningbo's "Eco+" Integration Practice showcased at SCO forum
