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Rocket Pharmaceuticals appoints Christopher Stevens as COO; Patel shifts to President, Head of R&D
ROCKET PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
- Christopher Stevens, age 45, appointed COO effective July 7, 2025; previously EVP at Spark Therapeutics.
- Kinnari Patel transitions from COO, President, Head of R&D to President, Head of R&D.
- Stevens receives $525,000 base salary, 45% target bonus, $250,000 sign-on, and ~$2.5M equity grant.
- Equity vests over 3 years; additional $500K equity grant after one year.
- Severance provisions: 9 months base plus COBRA; 12 months on change-in-control termination.