Innoviva Inc. appointed CFO and Senior Vice President Eric d'Esparbes as interim principal executive officer, effective Feb. 6.
Eric d'Esparbes will succeed Michael Aguiar, who resigned as president, CEO and a director of the company, effective the same day. D'Esparbes will continue to serve in his current positions while acting as interim principal executive officer.
Innoviva said Aguiar's departure was not the result of any disagreement with the company or its board on any matter relating to the company's operations, policies or practices.
Innoviva's board plans to start the search for a new CEO.
