Dr. Cord Dohrmann to step down as of September 30, 2026
Search ongoing for a successor

HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evotec SE (NASDAQ:EVO) (Frankfurt Prime Standard: EVT) today announced that Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) Dr. Cord Dohrmann will step down effective September 30, 2026. The decision for Dr. Dohrmann to step down from his position was made by mutual consent between Dr. Dohrmann and the Company.

Dr. Christian Wojczewski, Chief Executive Officer of Evotec, said:

"I would like to thank Cord for his long service and many contributions to Evotec over the past 16 years. Throughout his tenure, he has played a significant role in strengthening the scientific excellence and innovation culture that Evotec is known for. With his strategic vision for emerging technologies and future scientific trends, Cord has helped establish key capabilities across our platforms, including our iPSC-based technologies and omics capabilities, which have further reinforced Evotec's scientific leadership. Looking to the future, the robust science infrastructure that Cord has built will be an essential component of Evotec's future growth and profitability."

Dr. Cord Dohrmann, Evotec's outgoing Chief Scientific Officer, added:

"The process of advancing new therapies from discovery to the clinic has evolved significantly over the past 16 years, and I have been privileged to contribute to that progress during my time at Evotec. I am grateful for the support and collaboration of the many colleagues I have worked with in that time and look forward to seeing Evotec's scientific expertise continue to create value for customers, partners and patients."

Dr. Dohrmann has served as Chief Scientific Officer and Member of the Management Board since 2010. The search for his replacement is ongoing.

About Evotec SE

Evotec is a life science company that is pioneering the future of drug discovery and development. By integrating breakthrough science with AI-driven innovation and advanced technologies, we accelerate the journey from concept to cure — faster, smarter, and with greater precision. Our expertise spans small molecules, biologics, cell therapies and associated modalities, supported by proprietary platforms such as Molecular Patient Databases, PanOmics and iPSC-based disease modeling. With flexible partnering models tailored to our customers' needs, we work with all Top 20 Pharma companies, over 800 biotechs, academic institutions, and healthcare stakeholders. Our offerings range from standalone services to fully integrated R&D programs and long-term strategic partnerships, combining scientific excellence with operational agility. Through Just – Evotec Biologics, we redefine biologics development and manufacturing to improve accessibility and affordability. With a strong portfolio of over 100 proprietary R&D assets, most of them being co-owned, we focus on key therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, and immunology. Evotec's global team of around 4,500 experts operates from sites in Europe and the U.S., offering complementary technologies and services as synergistic centers of excellence. Learn more at www.evotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X/Twitter @Evotec.

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