Certara announced Jon Resnick will become CEO and join the board effective January 1, 2026, with outgoing CEO William Feehery remaining as an external advisor during the transition; Resnick brings 20+ years of experience, most recently as president of IQVIA’s Real World Solutions. The company reaffirmed its full‑year 2025 guidance of $415–420 million in revenue, an adjusted EBITDA margin of about 32% and adjusted EPS of $0.45–0.47. Shares rose roughly 1.2% to $9.28 on the Nasdaq following the news.
Certara has appointed Jon Resnick as CEO effective January 1, 2026, with outgoing CEO William Feehery to serve as an external advisor during the transition; Resnick brings over two decades of industry experience and most recently led IQVIA's Real World Solutions business. The management change is explicit and timebound, signalling an orderly leadership handover rather than an abrupt departure. The company simultaneously reaffirmed its full-year 2025 financial guidance issued November 6, expecting revenue of $415 million to $420 million, an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 32%, and adjusted EPS of $0.45 to $0.47. Maintaining these targets indicates management confidence in near-term execution and preserves investor visibility on key metrics for 2025. Shares reacted mildly positively, rising about 1.2% to $9.28 on the Nasdaq, reflecting market approval of the succession plan and the steady guidance. Key risks remain execution against the stated revenue and margin bands during the CEO transition and the need to monitor early strategic communications or guidance changes under Resnick.
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