Ipsen: Karen Witts Leaves Board, Pascal Touchon Takes Over as Interim Audit Committee Chair
Ipsen announced the resignation of Karen Witts from her role as a board member, effective after the Annual General Meeting on May 13, 2026. Having served as the Chair of the Audit Committee since 2022, she is stepping down to focus on her other professional responsibilities.
Audit Committee Succession Entrusted to Pascal Touchon
Karen Witts, who has been a board member at Ipsen since January 20, 2022, submitted her resignation to focus on her executive duties. Serving as the Chair of the Audit Committee from 2022 to 2026 and as a member of the Compensation Committee, she has contributed significantly to the Board's work over her four-year term.
Marc de Garidel, Chairman of the Board, thanked Karen Witts for "her dedication, meticulousness, and commitment during her tenure on the Board and for her significant contributions, particularly in her role as Chair of the Audit Committee."
Succession Process Underway
The Nominations Committee has initiated a succession process to replace Karen Witts. Pending its completion, Pascal Touchon, an independent board member and member of the Audit Committee, has been appointed as the interim Chair of the Audit Committee and, also on an interim basis, as a member of the Compensation Committee. This decision was made at the Board of Directors meeting held on May 13, 2026, following the Annual General Meeting.
