AVTR · Avantor, Inc.

The departure of CFO R. Brent Jones represents a significant leadership change at Avantor, as he is leaving to join a company outside the life sciences industry. The company has moved quickly to ensure continuity by appointing Steven Eck, the current Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as interim CFO. Mr. Eck brings substantial financial experience from his roles at Avantor since 2019 and previous positions at CSS Industries, Fidelity National Information Systems, and General Electric Company. The company has structured his interim compensation to include both monthly payments and a long-term equity award, aligning his interests with the company's performance during the transition period. Importantly, Avantor has reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 financial guidance, signaling confidence in its ongoing operations despite the leadership change. The company has initiated an executive search process to identify a permanent CFO successor.