Moderna names Jorge Gomez as new CFO

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Gomez, who has been serving as the finance chief of Dentsply since August 2019, will succeed David Meline, who has decided to retire, Moderna said. (https://

Before joining Dentsply, Gomez was with drug distributor Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:CAH) for over a decade in several roles, including CFO.

Moderna’s current finance chief Meline joined the company in June 2020, as it was preparing to advance its COVID-19 vaccine into late-stage development.

The company’s mRNA-based vaccine, branded Spikevax, along with a rival shot from Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), has been at the forefront of global vaccination efforts and is cleared for use in over 70 countries, including the United States.

Meline will remain with Moderna as a consultant as Gomez transitions to the role of CFO, according to the company.

Gomez will get an initial annual base salary of $700,000, Moderna said in a filing.