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Maravai LifeSciences Chairman Carl Hull Retires; R. Andrew Eckert Appointed Chairman
MARAVAI LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS, INC.
- Founder Carl Hull retires as Executive Chairman and resigns from Board, effective Dec 5, 2024; departure not related to any disagreement.
- R. Andrew Eckert unanimously elected Chairman of the Board, effective Dec 5, 2024; he is a healthcare industry veteran with prior executive roles.
- Eckert receives annual cash retainer of $175,000 (starting Jan 1, 2025) and RSU awards with total grant date fair value of $1.25M, subject to vesting.
- Initial RSU award of $750K vests one-third immediately, remainder at 2025 annual meeting and one year later; second award of $500K expected at 2025 annual meeting.
- Carl Hull founded Maravai in 2014, served as CEO until Oct 2022 when he became Executive Chairman.