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The following section provides information on BioNTech SE’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into BioNTech SE's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Helmut Jeggle

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2008 Age: 53

Mr. Helmut Jeggle has been the Chairman of the company since 2008. Prior to this, he served as the Partner of Athos KG and Head of Direct Investments at Athos Services GmbH. Previously, he served in various positions at Hexal AG, including Head of Business Planning and Analysis. Currently, he also serves as the Managing Director at Salvia GmbH and a member of the Supervisory Board at 4SC AG and AiCuris AG.

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Ugur Sahin, M.D.

Chief Executive Officer Senior Management Since: 2008 Age: 58

Mr. Ugur Sahin has been the Chief Executive Officer of the company since 2008. Prior to this, he served as a Professor (W3) in Translational Oncology & Immunology at Johannes Gutenberg University. Currently, he also serves as the Chairperson of the Scientific Management Board of the Helmholtz Institute for Translational Oncology.

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Ramon Zapata-Gomez

Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Since: 2025 Age: 52

Mr. Ramon Zapata-Gomez has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Scientific Operations of BioMedical Research at Novartis.

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Sierk Poetting

Chief Operating Officer Senior Management Since: 2014 Age: 51

Mr. Sierk Poetting has been the Chief Operating Officer of the company since 2014. Prior to this, he served in various positions at Novartis, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for the Sandoz Division in North America from 2012 to 2014. Previously, he also served as a consultant at McKinsey & Company

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James Ryan

Chief Business Officer; Chief Legal Officer Senior Management Since: 2023 Age: 48

Mr. James Ryan has been the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Business Officer of the company since 2023. Prior to this, he served as the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Legal and IP of the company.

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