Evotec Appoints Claire Hinshelwood as CFO Following Paul Hitchin's Departure

Apr 24, 2026 06:22 UTC

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Life science firm Evotec SE has named Claire Hinshelwood as its new Chief Financial Officer. The appointment follows the resignation of Paul Hitchin, who leaves the company for personal reasons.

Paul Hitchin departs April 30 for personal reasons
Claire Hinshelwood takes over as CFO on May 1
Hinshelwood previously served as CFO of BMI Group
New CFO brings over 30 years of financial leadership
After-hours shares rose 1.55% to $3.28

Evotec SE announced on Friday that Paul Hitchin will step down from his role as Chief Financial Officer on April 30. The company clarified that Hitchin's departure is due to personal reasons and is unrelated to the operations or performance of the firm. To ensure a seamless transition, the company has appointed Claire Hinshelwood as the new financial chief, effective May 1. Hinshelwood brings over three decades of financial leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as the CFO of BMI Group. The leadership transition comes as the company continues its operations in the life sciences sector. The appointment of a seasoned executive like Hinshelwood suggests a focus on maintaining financial stability and strategic oversight during the transition. Investors reacted positively to the news in after-hours trading. Shares of Evotec rose 1.55%, climbing to $3.28 from the previous regular session close of $3.23.