Dentsply Sirona Appoints Fortson as CFO; Oversees $1B Acquisitions, 21-Site Integration
XRAY•John Fortson will join Dentsply Sirona as EVP and CFO on July 20, bringing over 25 years of finance leadership, including CFO and CEO roles at Kymera and Ingevity. He oversaw integration of 21 sites, unified 12 ERP systems and completed more than $1 billion in acquisitions to bolster growth.
1. Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Dentsply Sirona named John Fortson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 20, 2026. He will oversee global finance operations and capital allocation as part of the leadership team.
2. Extensive Leadership Experience
Fortson brings over 25 years of experience in finance and operations, having served as CFO and CEO at global manufacturing and industrial companies. His roles include CFO at Kymera and CFO, President, CEO and board member at Ingevity Corporation.
3. Major Transformation Achievements
He led Kymera’s integration of 21 manufacturing facilities across 14 countries and consolidated 12 ERP systems into a unified platform, while at Ingevity he structured a $700 million credit facility, a $300 million bond offering and over $1 billion in acquisitions.
4. Expected Impact on Growth Strategy
Fortson’s track record in portfolio optimization, capital allocation and ERP implementations is expected to strengthen Dentsply Sirona’s financial discipline and drive execution of its Return-to-Growth Action Plan, aimed at sustainable shareholder value creation.
