Certara CFO Gallagher to Resign July 14; Interim CFO Named and 2026 Guidance Reaffirmed
CERT•Certara CFO John Gallagher will resign effective July 14, 2026, and Senior VP Finance Faiz Mohammed will serve as interim until a successor is appointed. The company has launched an executive search for a new CFO and reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance from its May earnings call.
1. CFO Resignation Details
John Gallagher has notified Certara that he will resign as Chief Financial Officer effective July 14, 2026, ending his tenure overseeing the company’s financial strategy and reporting.
2. Interim CFO Appointment
Faiz Mohammed, Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer since 2018, will step in as interim CFO upon Gallagher’s departure, bringing over 25 years of senior finance and accounting experience.
3. CFO Search Initiated
The company has engaged a leading executive search firm to identify and appoint a permanent Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Gallagher.
4. 2026 Guidance Reaffirmed
Certara has confirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance, maintaining the revenue and profitability targets presented during its May 11 earnings call.
