Avantor® Announces CFO Transition

Avantor (NYSE: AVTR) announced that CFO R. Brent Jones will leave the company on or before June 24, 2026, and that Senior VP and Chief Accounting Officer Steve Eck will serve as interim CFO upon Jones' departure.

Rhea-AI Summary

Avantor (NYSE: AVTR) announced that CFO R. Brent Jones will leave the company on or before June 24, 2026, and that Senior VP and Chief Accounting Officer Steve Eck will serve as interim CFO upon Jones' departure. The company has started a search for a permanent CFO.

Avantor also reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance provided on February 11, 2026, signaling continuity in financial expectations during the leadership transition.

Positive

• Interim CFO appointment by an internal finance leader ensures continuity
• Company reaffirmed 2026 financial guidance, reducing near-term forecast uncertainty

Negative

• CFO departure could create leadership transition risk through June 24, 2026
• External search for a new CFO introduces uncertainty about long-term finance leadership

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News Market Reaction – AVTR

In the Apr 1 session, AVTR declined 0.89%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement combines a planned CFO transition, with Brent Jones leaving by June 24, 2026, and ...

Analysis

This announcement combines a planned CFO transition, with Brent Jones leaving by June 24, 2026, and reaffirmation of fiscal 2026 guidance. Steve Eck, CAO since 2019, will act as interim CFO, signaling a focus on continuity in financial reporting and controls. In the context of Avantor’s recent turnaround efforts and board refresh, investors may watch for the permanent CFO hire, any updates to the Revival strategy, and whether guidance remains intact over coming quarters.

Key Figures

CFO transition deadline: June 24, 2026 CAO tenure start: 2019

CFO transition deadline

June 24, 2026

Planned departure date for current CFO Brent Jones

CAO tenure start

2019

Year Steve Eck became Avantor’s Chief Accounting Officer

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 11

5 events

1. Feb 11

   Earnings results

   24h Move

   -13.6%

   Soft 2025 results with sales decline and GAAP net loss reported.

2. Jan 15

   Dividend update

   24h Move

   +1.2%

   Peer IVR declared monthly dividend and provided book value and leverage update.

3. Jan 12

   Earnings date set

   24h Move

   -1.1%

   Scheduled Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and conference call.

4. Jan 05

   Conference participation

   24h Move

   +3.8%

   Announcement of presentation at a major healthcare conference with webcast access.

5. Dec 18

   Board appointment

   24h Move

   -0.3%

   Appointment of experienced executive Simon Dingemans to support Revival plan.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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RADNOR, Pa., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), R. Brent Jones, will leave the Company on or before June 24, 2026.

Avantor has initiated a search to identify the Company's next CFO. To ensure a smooth transition until a new CFO is appointed, Steve Eck, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), will serve as interim CFO upon Mr. Jones' departure. Mr. Eck is a veteran finance executive who has served as Avantor's CAO since 2019 with responsibility for financial reporting and internal controls. Prior to joining Avantor, he held senior finance roles at companies including CSS Industries, Fidelity National Information Systems, General Electric Company and Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
In conjunction with today's announcement, Avantor reaffirmed the fiscal 2026 financial guidance it provided during its fourth quarter 2025 earnings call on February 11, 2026.

About Avantor
Avantor^® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

Investor Relations Contact
Chris Fidyk
Vice President, Investor Relations
Avantor
Chris.Fidyk@avantorsciences.com

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Eric Van Zanten
Head of External Communications
Avantor
610-529-6219
Eric.VanZanten@avantorsciences.com

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FAQ

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When will Avantor's CFO R. Brent Jones leave the company (AVTR)?

R. Brent Jones will leave Avantor on or before June 24, 2026. According to the company, Jones will depart by that date while the company conducts a search for his successor.

Who will serve as interim CFO of Avantor (AVTR) after R. Brent Jones departs?

Steve Eck, Senior VP and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as interim CFO upon the departure. According to the company, Eck has been Avantor's CAO since 2019 and oversees financial reporting and controls.

How does Avantor's (AVTR) announcement affect its 2026 financial guidance?

Avantor reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance alongside the CFO transition. According to the company, the reaffirmation maintains prior expectations provided on February 11, 2026 despite the leadership change.

What is the expected timeline for Avantor (AVTR) to hire a permanent CFO?

Avantor has initiated a search to identify a new CFO but provided no specific hiring timeline. According to the company, the search is underway while the interim CFO covers responsibilities after June 24, 2026.

What should investors consider about Avantor's (AVTR) CFO transition?

Investors should note potential short-term leadership uncertainty through the transition period to June 24, 2026. According to the company, internal interim coverage and reaffirmed 2026 guidance aim to limit disruption.