Certara Announces CFO Transition and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

Certara, Inc. filed an 8-K report announcing the resignation of Chief Financial Officer John E. Gallagher III, effective July 14, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The company has appointed Faiz Mohammed as Interim CFO effective July 15, 2026. Mohammed currently serves as Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer and brings over 25 years of finance experience. The company emphasized that Gallagher's resignation was not due to any disagreement with management or the board. Certara has commenced a search for a permanent CFO replacement and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance originally provided during the first quarter earnings call. The transition is expected to be smooth, with Gallagher assisting through the quarterly closing process ending June 30, 2026.