Glaston Appoints Lisa Zhang as VP, Sales & Service for China and Southeast Asia

Glaston has announced the appointment of Lisa Zhang as Vice President, Sales & Service for China and Southeast Asia, effective July 1, 2026. In her new role, Zhang will report directly to Glaston President and CEO Miika Äppelqvist.

Previously serving as Sales Director, China, Zhang has been instrumental in strengthening customer relationships and expanding Glaston’s service capabilities across the region. Her appointment reflects the company’s commitment to further enhancing its local presence and customer support in two of the world's most important glass processing markets.

By integrating sales and service leadership more closely, Glaston aims to provide customers with comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of their investments, including new equipment, upgrades, spare parts, maintenance services and performance optimization.

Zhang brings more than two decades of experience in the glass industry. After initially working for Glaston between 2006 and 2012, she rejoined the company in 2018 to lead the China sales organization. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise in customer requirements, market developments and advanced glass processing technologies.

According to Glaston, demand for high quality, efficient and reliable glass processing solutions continues to grow across China and Southeast Asia. The company believes that strengthening its regional leadership structure will help it better support customers and capitalize on future growth opportunities.

Commenting on the appointment, President and CEO Miika Äppelqvist emphasized the strategic importance of China and Southeast Asia for Glaston and highlighted Zhang’s strong customer focus, industry expertise and commitment to service excellence.

Lisa Zhang stated that she looks forward to working closely with the sales and service teams in China and Singapore to deepen customer relationships and support the region’s continued growth