Dentsply Sirona Inc. has appointed John Fortson as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 20. The leadership change comes as the company advances its Return-to-Growth Action Plan. Fortson brings over 25 years of experience in finance, operations, and strategy across public and private equity-backed companies.

Appointment Details

John Fortson will assume the responsibilities of EVP and CFO starting July 20. The appointment was announced by President and CEO Dan Scavilla, who highlighted Fortson's rare combination of public company CFO experience and CEO perspective. Fortson joins Dentsply Sirona from Kymera International, where he served as President and CFO.

Professional Background

Prior to Kymera, Fortson spent nearly a decade at Ingevity Corporation, serving first as CFO and later as President, CEO, and board member. He led the company's separation from WestRock and established a robust capital structure. Earlier in his career, he served as CFO of AAR Corp., where he executed a portfolio transformation and returned over $150 million to shareholders. Fortson also spent 15 years in investment banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and served as an officer in the U.S. Army for seven years.

Company Profile

Dentsply Sirona Inc. operates as the world's largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. The company is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol XRAY and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.