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Vertex names Jonathan Poole CFO effective Jan 1, 2027; Wagner stays COO
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA
- Jonathan Poole, 51, appointed EVP & CFO effective Jan 1, 2027; was SVP Finance since March 2020.
- Charles Wagner ceases as CFO on that date but remains EVP & COO.
- Poole receives $750,000 base salary and 90% target bonus; severance equals 100% of base plus target bonus.
- Change-of-control agreement provides 100% base/target bonus, pro-rated bonus, and full equity vesting on qualifying termination.
- Poole previously CFO at Evelo Biosciences (2018-2020) and Genocea Biosciences (2014-2018).