JAZZ - Leadership updates

Mr. Riga brings over 25 years of commercial and operational experience with proven success leading transformative corporate development strategies and transactions DUBLIN, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) today announced the appointment of Thomas Riga as Chief Business Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Riga joined Jazz in April 2025 through the acquisition of Chimerix Inc., where he served as chief operating and commercial officer. In that role, he directed corporate strategy including the successful sale of Chimerix to Jazz. In addition to leading the transaction process and alliance management at Chimerix, he helped navigate a complex regulatory env

Dr. Love, a biopharmaceutical industry veteran, brings extensive executive leadership and board experience with proven success in creating shareholder value DUBLIN, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) today announced that Ted W. Love, M.D., has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2025. Dr. Love brings more than 30 years of expertise in drug development and global commercialization to the Company's Board.  "We are thrilled to welcome Ted to the Board," said Renee Gala, president and CEO, Jazz Pharmaceuticals. "His proven success in the biopharmaceutical industry and track record driving scientific innovation, commercial su

– Selection Follows Robust Succession Process Led by the Board – – Bruce Cozadd to Retire as CEO and Remain Chairperson of the Board of Directors – DUBLIN, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the Jazz Board of Directors has unanimously selected Renee Gala, Jazz's President and Chief Operating Officer, as the President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 11, 2025, when she will also join the Board. She will succeed co-founder, Chairperson and CEO Bruce Cozadd, who informed the Board in December 2024 of his intent to retire as CEO upon the identification of the Company's next leader. This appointment reflects a key milestone in t

Bruce Cozadd, Co-Founder, Chairperson and CEO, Plans to Retire as CEO Upon Appointment of Successor by the End of 2025; Will Continue as Chair of the Board Mr. Cozadd Has Led Growth of Company from Founding to $4 Billion+ in 2024 Expected Total Revenue Board Will Lead Comprehensive Internal and External Search for New CEO; Intended to be Completed in 2025 DUBLIN, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) today announced that Bruce Cozadd, Co-Founder, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has informed the Board of Directors of his intent to retire from his role as CEO upon appointment of the Company's next leader, expected by the end of 2025. The Board wil

Ms. Hamill brings extensive experience and proven leadership focused on commercial growth and shareholder value DUBLIN, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) today announced the election of a new independent director, Laura Hamill, to its Board of Directors. Ms. Hamill, a 35-year veteran of the pharmaceutical industry brings broad executive leadership and global commercial operations expertise to the company's Board. Ms. Hamill's election follows the appointment of Patrick Kennedy earlier this year and reflects Jazz's continued focus on Board renewal. At the Annual General meeting held today, shareholders not only elected Ms. Hamill and Mr. Kennedy but also re-

NodThera INC ("NodThera" or the "Company") NodThera Announces Appointment of Daniel Swisher as Chief Executive Officer Dan joins NodThera with over 30 years of pharmaceutical industry leadership experience, including as President and COO of Jazz Pharmaceuticals and CEO of Sunesis PharmaceuticalsInterim CEO Alan Watt becomes President and CSO including leadership of R&D to further build out NodThera's pioneering work in CNS modulation of chronic inflammatory diseases BOSTON, MA, May 28, 2024 - NodThera, a leading clinical-stage biotech delivering a paradigm shift in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases through selective modulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, today announces the a

Mr. Kennedy brings wealth of experience managing high growth organizations focused on creating value for shareholders DUBLIN, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) today announced the appointment of a new independent director, Patrick Kennedy, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kennedy, Chair and Governor of the Bank of Ireland, has been appointed to the Jazz Board and will serve on the Audit Committee effective March 1, 2024. Peter Gray has decided not to seek re-election to the Jazz Board at the next Annual General Meeting, expected in July 2024. Mr. Kennedy's appointment reflects Jazz's ongoing focus on Board renewal, and his financial and operating expertise wi

Mr. Johnson Brings Over 35 Years of Financial and Operating Experience to Leadership Team DUBLIN, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) ("Jazz" or the "Company") today announced that Philip Johnson has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2024. Mr. Johnson succeeds Renée Galá, who was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in October 2023.  Mr. Johnson joins Jazz Pharmaceuticals with over 35 years of financial experience, most recently leading Eli Lilly and Company's treasury and investor relations operations as Group Vice President of Finance. In his new role, Mr. Johnson will oversee financial repo

PRINCETON, N.J., April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: OYST), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class pharmaceutical therapies to treat ocular surface diseases, today announced the appointment of an additional member to its Board of Directors. Effective immediately, George Eliades, Ph.D, current Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Transformation Officer of Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: JAZZ), will join Oyster Point’s Board of Directors and serve as a member of the Compensation Committee. “We are excited to welcome George to our Board of Directors as we