Lixian Xu

Commercial Director Sappi Valida

Sappi Biotech for Grolman

Dr. Lixian Xu is a biomaterials and biotechnology expert with more than 20 years of international experience spanning research, innovation, and commercial development. At Sappi, he focuses on advancing sustainable cellulose-based technologies for industrial applications. Lixian holds a PhD in biomaterials and has contributed to the development of innovative renewable materials with strong performance and sustainability benefits. He is also a published author in the field of fibrillated cellulose and bio-based materials, including contributions to Nature. Combining deep scientific expertise with business insight, he is passionate about translating breakthrough technologies into scalable commercial solutions.