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Get filing alertsQuanterix appoints Jason Faessler as CFO with $475K salary and 0.30% equity grant
Filed June 9, 2026 · Period ending June 9, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Jason Faessler appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective June 22, 2026. He brings finance leadership experience from Bruker Corporation, Parexel, Harvard Business Publishing, and EMC Corporation.
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Compensation package includes $475,000 base salary, $200,000 sign-on bonus, and annual performance bonus target of up to 50% of base salary ($237,500).
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Equity grant of RSUs representing 0.30% of outstanding common stock, vesting in four equal annual installments over four years, aligning CFO interests with shareholders.
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Severance terms include 12 months base salary, pro-rated target bonus, and health benefits if terminated without cause. Change-of-control provisions include full equity acceleration.
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Summary
Quanterix Corporation has appointed Jason Faessler as its new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective June 22, 2026. Faessler brings substantial finance leadership experience from his previous role as Senior Vice President of Finance at Bruker Corporation and prior positions at Parexel, Harvard Business Publishing, and EMC.
His compensation package reflects a competitive market rate for a CFO at a company of Quanterix's size, with a $475,000 base salary, $200,000 sign-on bonus, and performance bonus potential of up to 50% of base salary. The equity component—RSUs representing 0.30% of outstanding shares vesting over four years—provides meaningful alignment with shareholder interests and retention incentive.
This is a standard executive compensation structure designed to balance immediate cash compensation with long-term equity participation. The four-year vesting schedule ensures the new CFO has skin in the game through at least mid-2030. Retail investors should watch for Faessler's first earnings call and any strategic financial initiatives he introduces. CFO transitions often signal shifts in capital allocation priorities, cost management approaches, or financial reporting transparency. His background at both public companies and private equity-backed firms may bring fresh perspective to Quanterix's financial strategy.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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If Mr. Faessler’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (as defined in the Employment Agreement) or he resigns for Good Reason (as defined in the Employment Agreement), then he will receive continued payment of his base salary for 12 months (the “Severance Period”), payment of an amount equal to his annual target bonus for the year of termination, pro-rated as of the date of termination, and subsidized health benefits during the Severance Period.
Standard severance includes 12 months base salary, pro-rated target bonus, and health benefits. In a change-of-control scenario, Mr. Faessler would receive the same cash benefits plus full acceleration of all unvested equity awards, providing additional protection in acquisition scenarios.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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the Company issued a press release, which announced the appointment of Mr. Faessler as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company
Quanterix disclosed the appointment of Mr. Faessler to the CFO and Treasurer roles. The 8-K references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing details of this leadership change. CFO appointments are material events for investors as they signal potential shifts in financial strategy and oversight.
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Quanterix disclosed an employment agreement with Jason Faessler and issued a related press release.
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Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Jason Faessler
Quanterix entered into an employment agreement with Jason Faessler. The 8-K does not specify the role or terms, but the agreement is material enough to warrant disclosure and a press release. Investors should review the full agreement (Exhibit 10.1) to understand compensation, responsibilities, and any change-in-control or severance provisions.
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