MAY 25·finance.yahoo.com→
Amgen (AMGN) Announces Retirement of CFO Peter Griffith
Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) said on May 19 that CFO Peter Griffith, Executive Vice President since 2020, will retire. Thomas Dittrich will succeed him, returning to Amgen July 1 as EVP and taking over as CFO on Sept. 1, with Griffith staying through January 2027 to support the transition.
MAY 23·Simply Wall Street→
Does Amgen’s CFO Transition and Board Structure Shape a New Governance Story for AMGN?
Amgen's CFO Peter Griffith is retiring, with Thomas Dittrich rejoining as the new CFO on September 1, 2026. Simultaneously, shareholders rejected a proposal for an independent board chair, highlighting a focus on leadership continuity versus oversight. These changes are analyzed for their potential influence on Amgen's investment narrative, especially concerning its diversified drug portfolio, R&D spend, and competitive pressures.