Viatris Inc. confirmed that Chief Financial Officer Theodora "Doretta" Mistras will leave the company, with her last day as CFO on May 8, 2026. Paul Campbell, the current Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller who has served Viatris since 2002, will assume the interim CFO role effective May 8, 2026. Mistras will remain with the company until May 22, 2026 to support a smooth transition.
The CFO change comes just days before Viatris is set to report its Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026. Analysts expect the quarter to bring earnings per share of $0.52, up 4% from the $0.50 reported in the year‑ago quarter, and revenue that is likely to meet or slightly exceed expectations. The company’s guidance for the full year 2026 remains unchanged, with EPS projected at $2.44 and a focus on sustaining growth through cost discipline and strategic investments.
Viatris has recently completed an enterprise‑wide strategic review that aims to make the company more focused, efficient, and future‑ready. The review identified three strategic imperatives designed to drive revenue and earnings growth beginning in 2026. The interim CFO will oversee the execution of this plan while maintaining operational discipline and preparing the organization for the next phase of expansion.
CEO Scott A. Smith said, "We thank Doretta for her significant contributions, which have helped prepare the Company to enter a period of sustainable future growth." He added, "Given Paul's deep knowledge of Viatris and his financial expertise, we are confident he is the right transitional leader to maintain continuity and operational discipline while we focus on positioning the Company for sustained long‑term growth."
Analysts maintain a "Buy" consensus on Viatris, with an average price target of $15.78. The company’s stock has surged 88.8% over the past 52 weeks, reflecting investor confidence in its strategic review and projected earnings momentum.
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