Avantor and Forté announce major executive leadership changes

Avantor has appointed Todd Garner as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 21, 2026. Garner, who brings over 30 years of finance and operational leadership experience, previously served as CFO of CONMED Corporation. He will oversee the company’s global finance organization, including accounting, treasury, tax, and investor relations. Steve Eck will continue in his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

In a separate leadership transition, ProAV integrator Forté has announced that Christopher Mounts will become Global CEO on October 1, 2026. Mounts, who has served as CFO since 2019, succeeds Jeff Stoebner, who has led the company since 2009. Stoebner will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board to support the company’s next growth phase.