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Cerus names Vivek Jayaraman as President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026
CERUS CORP
- Vivek Jayaraman, current COO, will become President and CEO effective July 1, 2026; current CEO Obi Greenman becomes Executive Chairman.
- Jayaraman's base salary $740,000; target bonus up to 80% of base salary.
- Promotion equity award of $2M (75% time-based RSUs, 25% performance-based RSUs); additional $1M achievement award (performance-based RSUs).
- Severance: 12 months base salary plus COBRA continuation and full acceleration of unvested equity upon qualifying termination.
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