Geron CEO and Chairman John A. Scarlett departs; Dawn C. Bir named Interim CEO

GERON CORP

John A. Scarlett, M.D. concluded service as President, CEO and Chairman effective March 10, 2025; resigned from Board.
Scarlett remains employed through March 31, 2025 for transition; eligible for severance benefits per prior agreement.
Dawn C. Bir, current Board member since March 2019, appointed Interim President and CEO while permanent search underway.
Elizabeth G. O'Farrell, Lead Independent Director, appointed Chair of the Board effective March 10, 2025.
No compensatory arrangements established for Bir in connection with appointment; details to be filed if any.

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Appointed (interim)

Dawn C. Bir

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

GERN · GERON CORP

Effective: 2025-03-10
Filed: March 11, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Also, effective March 10, 2025, Dawn C. Bir, a current member of the Board, was appointed as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Geron to serve in such capacity while the Company conducts a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

Appointed

Elizabeth G. O'Farrell

Chair of the Board

GERN · GERON CORP

Effective: 2025-03-10
Filed: March 11, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

In addition, effective March 10, 2025, Ms. Elizabeth G. O'Farrell, currently the Lead Independent Director of the Board, was appointed Chair of the Board.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Dawn C. Bir was appointed as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at GERON CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

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Also, effective March 10, 2025, Dawn C. Bir, a current member of the Board, was appointed as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Geron to serve in such capacity while the Company conducts a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Elizabeth G. O'Farrell was appointed as Chair of the Board at GERON CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Chair of the Board

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In addition, effective March 10, 2025, Ms. Elizabeth G. O'Farrell, currently the Lead Independent Director of the Board, was appointed Chair of the Board.

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