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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO), a $161 billion market cap leader in life sciences with annual revenues of $42.9 billion, announced Wednesday that Stephen Williamson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective March 31, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors has approved the appointment of James R. Meyer, currently Vice President, Financial Operations, to succeed Williamson as Senior Vice President and CFO, effective March 1, 2026.
According to the company’s press release statement, Meyer, 46, joined Thermo Fisher in July 2009 and has held various finance roles of increasing responsibility. His previous positions include Vice President of Finance, Customer Channels from April 2020 to December 2022, before assuming his current role in January 2023. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher, Meyer worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The announcement was made as part of a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In other recent news, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $5.36, surpassing the forecasted $5.23. Revenue also exceeded projections, reaching $10.85 billion compared to the anticipated $10.68 billion. These results reflect a positive earnings surprise for Thermo Fisher. While the earnings and revenue figures were notably higher than analysts’ predictions, the company’s performance has been well-received by investors. Analysts from various firms are closely monitoring Thermo Fisher’s recent developments. The strong financial results have highlighted the company’s robust operational capabilities. As these events unfold, Thermo Fisher continues to be a focal point for market analysts and investors alike.
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