Evotec Announces CEO Transition; Confirms Guidance 2023; CEO Dr Werner Lanthaler Steps Dowjn As CEO, Dr Mario Polywka, Former COO And Currently Member Of The Supervisory Board Has Agreed To Step In As Interim CEO
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Evotec SE has announced a CEO transition with Dr. Werner Lanthaler stepping down for personal reasons. Dr. Mario Polywka, former COO and current Supervisory Board member, will serve as interim CEO. The company has confirmed its guidance for 2023.
January 03, 2024 | 5:32 pm
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Evotec's CEO Dr. Werner Lanthaler has resigned, and Dr. Mario Polywka will take over as interim CEO. The company reaffirms its 2023 financial outlook.
CEO transitions can lead to uncertainty, but the appointment of an experienced interim CEO and the confirmation of the 2023 guidance may mitigate negative market reactions. The impact is likely neutral in the short term as the market absorbs the news and evaluates the interim CEO's potential influence on the company's strategy and operations.
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