Repligen Appoints Jacob Johnson As Vice President Investor Relations
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Repligen (NASDAQ:RGEN) has appointed Jacob Johnson as Vice President of Investor Relations. Johnson, who previously served as Managing Director and Research Analyst at Stephens Inc., will lead investor relations and report to CFO Jason K. Garland.
Johnson brings significant experience in the life sciences tools and pharma services sector, having covered Repligen as a research analyst since 2019. He previously worked as a research associate on Stephens' healthcare services team and in investment management. Johnson holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Sewanee and an M.S. Finance from Washington University's Olin Business School.
He succeeds Sondra Newman, who is retiring after leading global investor relations and corporate communications since 2012.
Positive
- New VP IR brings deep industry knowledge having covered Repligen since 2019
- Smooth transition expected due to Johnson's familiarity with company and technologies
- Strong educational and professional background in finance and healthcare sector analysis
Negative
- Loss of long-term IR leadership with Newman's retirement after 11 years
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) today announced the appointment of Jacob Johnson as Vice President, Investor Relations. In this role, Mr. Johnson will lead the investor relations team’s engagement with the investment community, reporting to the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jason K. Garland. Most recently, Mr. Johnson served as Managing Director, Research Analyst at Stephens Inc., where he followed the life sciences tools and pharma services sector.
Mr. Garland commented, “Jacob is a terrific addition to the Repligen team, bringing a broad understanding of the bioprocessing tools space, the markets we serve and the growth drivers for our industry and the company. Jacob has covered Repligen as a research analyst since 2019; his immediate familiarity with the company and our technologies will enable Jacob to seamlessly engage with the investor audience and pick up leadership of the IR function.”
Mr. Garland added, “While welcoming Jacob, we sincerely wish Sondra Newman happiness and success in her next endeavors as she retires from Repligen following a transition period. As our outgoing Vice President Investor Relations, Sondra has done a remarkable job leading global investor relations and corporate communications for the Company since 2012 and will truly be missed.”
Prior to his most recent role at Stephens, Mr. Johnson worked as a research associate on the firm’s healthcare services team. Before joining Stephens in 2015, he worked in the investment management industry. Mr. Johnson holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Sewanee: The University of the South and a M.S. Finance from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.
About Repligen
Repligen Corporation is a global life sciences company that develops and commercializes highly innovative bioprocessing technologies and systems that enable efficiencies in the process of manufacturing biological drugs. We are “inspiring advances in bioprocessing” for the customers we serve; primarily biopharmaceutical drug developers and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) worldwide. Our focus areas are Filtration and Fluid Management, Chromatography, Process Analytics and Proteins. Our corporate headquarters are located in Waltham, Massachusetts, and the majority of our manufacturing sites are in the U.S., with additional key sites in Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden. For more information about the company see our website at www.repligen.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements including, without limitation, statements identified by words like “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” or “could” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including risks discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Repligen Contact:
Jason K. Garland
Chief Financial Officer
(781)250-0111
investors@repligen.com
