---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-21-107375"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NVAX"
cik: "0001000694"
company_name: "NOVAVAX INC"
filed_at: "2021-08-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T09:05:15.265858+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Novavax appoints Jim Kelly as CFO and Nasir Egal as SVP of Quality Assurance

## Summary
- Jim Kelly appointed EVP, CFO and Treasurer effective August 16, 2021; John Trizzino returns to CCO/CBO role.
- Kelly previously CFO at Supernus Pharmaceuticals and Vanda Pharmaceuticals; 25+ years industry experience.
- Kelly receives $490k base salary, 45% target bonus, $100k signing bonus (pro-rated if leaves within 24 months), plus stock awards and severance terms.
- Nasir Egal appointed SVP of Quality Assurance; former Head of Global Quality External Affairs at Sanofi and FDA research scientist.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-21-107375
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NVAX
- cik: 0001000694
- company_name: NOVAVAX INC
- filed_at: 2021-08-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000694/000110465921107375/0001104659-21-107375-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000694/000110465921107375/tm2125353d1_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-21-107375.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  James P. Kelly was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at NOVAVAX INC.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  source text: announced the appointment of James P. Kelly, age 55, as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective August 16, 2021.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1000694/000110465921107375/0001104659-21-107375-index.htm

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