Applied DNA Sciences Inc. announced that it has appointed Wayne Buchen as Vice President of Strategic Sales, effective immediately, to lead the company’s global textile Strategic Sales efforts. With over 20 years of sales, sourcing and operations experience with established international brands, Buchen will drive the development and execution of sales strategies to expand Applied DNA’s presence across global textile markets. Mr. Buchen most recently served as Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing and Operations for Lacoste in Hong Kong and Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing in New York. He previously held leadership positions at Under Armor, Li & Fung, VF Corporation, Nautica and Liz Claiborne.