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Jazz Pharma appoints Renee Gala as President & CEO, effective Aug 11, 2025; Cozadd remains Chair
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
- Renee Gala, previously President & COO, becomes President & CEO effective August 11, 2025, and joins the Board.
- Bruce Cozadd retires as CEO on Aug 11, transitions to advisor through Sep 12, then remains Chairperson.
- Gala's base salary increases to $1.2M (from $900k); target bonus rises to 110% of salary (from 80%).
- Gala receives a one-time promotion equity grant of ~$6.5M (33% RSUs, 67% PSUs) on top of $6M annual grant.
- Severance enhanced: lump sum of 150% base salary (was 100%) and COBRA coverage extended to 18 months.