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Viatris VTRSOn August 4, 2025, the company increased the number of directors on the Board from 14 to 15 and appointed David Simmons as an independent director, with a term of office expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.
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AI summaryOn August 4, 2025, the company increased the number of directors on the Board from 14 to 15 and appointed David Simmons as an independent director, with a term of office expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.
The company said the Board anticipates naming Simmons to serve on one or more committees but has not yet determined the committees to which he will be named, and it will file an amendment to the 8-K once they are determined. His compensation will be consistent with that of the company's other non-employee directors, and the company has entered into an indemnification agreement with him.
The company said in a press release that Simmons led more than 30,000 employees as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PPD, Inc., and that PPD was sold to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in 2021 for $17.4 billion. It also said he spent more than 15 years at Pfizer.
The company said Board Chair Melina Higgins cited Simmons' background as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, his knowledge of the global pharmaceutical industry and capital markets, and his experience overseeing the established products division while at Pfizer. Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Smith said Simmons will bring significant value to the Board.
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Board size increased from 14 to 15 directors; David Simmons appointed
On August 4, 2025, the company increased the number of directors on the Board from 14 to 15 and appointed David Simmons as an independent director, with a term of office expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.
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Committee Assignment Not Yet Determined; Compensation and Indemnification Agreements
The company said the Board anticipates naming Simmons to serve on one or more committees but has not yet determined the committees to which he will be named, and it will file an amendment to the 8-K once they are determined. His compensation will be consistent with that of the company's other non-employee directors, and the company has entered into an indemnification agreement with him.
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Simmons' PPD and Pfizer experience
The company said in a press release that Simmons led more than 30,000 employees as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PPD, Inc., and that PPD was sold to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in 2021 for $17.4 billion. It also said he spent more than 15 years at Pfizer.
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Board Chair and CEO explain rationale for appointment
The company said Board Chair Melina Higgins cited Simmons' background as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, his knowledge of the global pharmaceutical industry and capital markets, and his experience overseeing the established products division while at Pfizer. Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Smith said Simmons will bring significant value to the Board.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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