BioNTech founders Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci have announced they will step down by the end of 2026 to launch a new firm dedicated to further mRNA innovations. The pioneering couple developed the first Western-approved COVID-19 vaccine. While BioNTech’s stock price dropped 17% following the news, the company will maintain a minority stake and collaborate with the founders’ third venture on new therapies.
Date: March 10, 2026. Source: dw.com