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Alvotech Announces a Change in its Executive Team

Key Takeaway: Alvotech announced the resignation of Tanya Zharov, General Counsel, after six years. She played a key role in the company's growth and public listings. Lisa Graver will succeed her as CEO, while Zharov will assist during the transition period. Alvotech continues to focus on developing biosimilar medicines.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Tanya Zharov contributed significantly to Alvotech's growth.
  • The company is well-prepared for future leadership transitions.
  • Lisa Graver is set to take over the CEO role, ensuring continuity.

Full Press Release Details

REYKJAVIK,ICELAND (April 30, 2026)— Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO, the “Company”), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced that Tanya Zharov, General Counsel, has asked to step down after six years with the Company.
“I would like to thank Tanya for her important contribution to the growth of Alvotech over the past six years, preparing the Company for public listings in several jurisdictions and attracting international talent to work for Alvotech in Iceland. Together, we have built a world-class team that will lead the Company into the future,” said Róbert Wessman, Chairman of Alvotech.
“These past six years have been a wonderful adventure, as I was able to participate in the build-up phase of this great Company and in listing its shares in three different markets. At this juncture, I feel it is time to move on. I’m very happy to see Lisa Graver taking over the CEO role, thus joining my other wonderful colleagues in the executive team that have decided to relocate to Reykjavik. While I may have decided to step down, I will not be leaving just yet – and look forward to working on the hand-over while supporting the company for several months. My collaboration with Róbert and thus connection to Alvotech continues, as I will take on board responsibilities for Róbert’s holding companies, Aztiq and Flóki,” said Tanya Zharov.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONMedia contactsBenedikt StefanssonSarah MacLeodalvotech.media@alvotech.com

Investor contactsDr. Balaji V Prasad (US)Patrik Ling (SE)Benedikt Stefansson (IS)alvotech.ir@alvotech.com

About AlvotechAlvotech is a biotechnology company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in biosimilars by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Five biosimilars are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets, including biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab), Stelara® (ustekinumab), Simponi® (golimumab), Eylea® (aflibercept) and Prolia®/Xgeva® (denosumab). The current development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. For more information, please visithttps://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is stepping down from Alvotech's executive team?

Tanya Zharov, the General Counsel, is stepping down after six years.

Who will succeed Tanya Zharov as CEO?

Lisa Graver will take over the CEO role at Alvotech.

What role did Tanya Zharov play at Alvotech?

She contributed to the company's growth and public listings.

How long did Tanya Zharov work at Alvotech?

Tanya Zharov worked at Alvotech for six years.

Last updated: Apr 30, 2026