Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc 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 the Board's long-term succession planning process and previously disclosed CEO transition.
Ms. Gala was promoted to the role of President and COO in October 2023, after having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since March 2020. She brings more than 30 years of experience across finance, strategy, corporate development and commercialization. In her current role, she oversees the Company's global business operations, which include commercial, medical, research and development, technical operations and quality, as well as corporate strategy. Ms. Gala has played a critical role in driving Jazz's ongoing transformation, including architecting a business development strategy that has diversified the Company's portfolio, driven total revenue growth of nearly 90%, built broad capabilities, and established a pipeline that has positioned the Company for value creation and sustainable growth.
"The Board conducted a thorough and thoughtful search including both internal and external candidates, and we're highly confident that Renee is exactly the right leader to build on Jazz's momentum," said Rick Winningham, Lead Independent Director. "The Board's priority was to find an exceptional leader who could not only operate the business but also serve as a catalyst in driving long-term growth at this important moment for the Company. Among a field of highly capable and qualified candidates, Renee was the clear standout, with a compelling set of experiences and skillsets, as well as a strong track record of driving high performance and change at Jazz through both corporate development and operational initiatives. The Board has a strong focus on Jazz's evolution and delivering value, and we believe Renee is ideally equipped to drive and deliver Jazz's continued success."
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