June 18, 2026- Pfizer Inc. announced that Dave Denton, Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his current role and leave the company on August 15 for a professional opportunity outside of the pharmaceutical industry in consumer goods, which he has accepted. The company has named Cecile Guegan, currently Senior Vice President, Finance, Global Biopharmaceutical Business, as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective August 16, while Pfizer conducts a comprehensive internal and external search. Dave and Cecile will work together to ensure a seamless transition.
Cecile brings more than two decades of experience at Pfizer, amassing deep global financial experience leading finance across a wide range of complex and strategic portfolios, research and development, and several regions. In her current role, she is directly responsible for the financial operations and reporting of Pfizer’s biopharmaceutical business across all therapeutic areas and geographies. She has strong financial judgement and a proven track record of leading important enterprise initiatives, including the integration of Seagen into Pfizer in 2024. Cecile holds a Master in Business degree from Brest Business School.