Executive & Board Changes, Week of Aug 17, 2026: 8-K Item 5.02
In the week of Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 23, 2026, 102 companies filed 105 reports of a director or officer change with the SEC (8-K Item 5.02 or a foreign issuer's 6-K), according to EquiReason's reading of the filings.
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 · read by EquiReason
| Date | Company | Filing | What the filing reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | YUM Yum! Brands, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | WMB The Williams Companies, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Director Michael A. Creel will not stand for reelection and will retire at the end of his term; no disagreement with the company. |
| 2026-08-21 | WAT Waters Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 8.01 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | VIRT Virtu Financial, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | SYNA Synaptics Incorporated | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | Q Qnity Electronics, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | PCTY Paylocity Holding Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | Director Craig Conway notified board of decision not to stand for re-election at 2027 annual meeting; no disagreement with company operations. |
| 2026-08-21 | PANW Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 5.03, 9.01 | Palo Alto Networks adopted amended and restated bylaws and an Executive Change in Control and Severance Policy; no executive departure detailed in excerpt. |
| 2026-08-21 | PAGS PagSeguro Digital Ltd. | 6-K | PagSeguro Digital founder and Chairman Luis Frias resigned from board; Maria Judith de Brito appointed Chairman. Frias remains controlling shareholder. |
| 2026-08-21 | NUS Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Justin Keisel, EVP and President of Global Sales, begins medical leave of absence effective August 17, 2026; Chayce Clark (EVP, COO, CLO) will lead his organization. |
| 2026-08-21 | NRDY Nerdy Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Chief Operating Officer John Paszterko was notified of immediate termination of his service as COO effective August 20, 2026. |
| 2026-08-21 | NOC Northrop Grumman Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | Northrop Grumman granted performance-based equity to CEO Kathy Warden, with MSUs tied to stock price appreciation over 5 years. |
| 2026-08-21 | NFE New Fortress Energy Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | CFO Christopher S. Guinta resigns effective August 21, 2026; search for replacement initiated. |
| 2026-08-21 | MCBS MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Director Don T.P. Leung resigned from board and committees, effective September 17, 2026, not due to any disagreement. |
| 2026-08-21 | JRVR James River Group Holdings, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | IMAX IMAX Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | IMAX extended Chief Legal Officer Robert Lister's employment agreement to Dec 31, 2029. Compensation unchanged; equity vesting terms modified for cause/resignation scenarios. Not a departure or new hire. |
| 2026-08-21 | HD The Home Depot, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | FIBK First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | BA The Boeing Company | 8-K · 5.02 | Appointment of Ryan L. Shedd as SVP and Controller, succeeding Michael J. Cleary who plans to retire in 2027. Shedd brings nearly two decades of experience at EY. |
| 2026-08-21 | ALB Albemarle Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | Appointment of Max W. Hood as Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 24, 2026. No departure or controversy noted. |
| 2026-08-20 | VSXY Victorias Secret & Co. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Board size increased from 9 to 10; appointment of Gerri Martin-Flickinger as independent director and Audit Committee member. |
| 2026-08-20 | VRTS Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Virtus Investment Partners appointed John T. Boyce as a director and Audit Committee member, effective August 19, 2026. |
| 2026-08-20 | VEEV Veeva Systems Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Appointment of Dan Rizzo as EVP, Sales, Consulting, and Services; resignation of Thomas D. Schwenger (President and Chief Customer Officer) to become CEO at a partner company. |
| 2026-08-20 | TG Tredegar Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Tredegar Corporation announced the election of Ana Dutra as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective August 17, 2026. Ms. Dutra brings extensive board and executive experience. This is a routine board appointment. |
| 2026-08-20 | SYY Sysco Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Sysco appoints two new directors (Jason Murray, Thomas Ondrof) to Board, increases Board size to 13. Also announces AI Transformation Committee and reiterates FY2027 guidance with $100M cost-savings program. |
| 2026-08-20 | SKWD Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-20 | SAM The Boston Beer Company, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | CFO Diego Reynoso stepping down; interim CFO Matthew Murphy appointed. No disagreement with company. Formal search underway. |
| 2026-08-20 | RGTI Rigetti Computing, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Resignation of Dr. Ray Johnson from Board of Directors, effective August 28, 2026, not due to any disagreement. Routine board departure. |
| 2026-08-20 | RGTI Rigetti Computing, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 | Appointed David Rivas as COO and Andrew Bestwick as CTO, establishing a dedicated Systems Delivery organization to scale quantum system deployments. No financial guidance or material operational changes disclosed. |
| 2026-08-20 | RAMP LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Board size reduced from 7 to 6 after director resignation; director class rebalanced. |
| 2026-08-20 | PRMB Primo Brands Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | Primo Brands Corporation announced the resignation of director Allison Spector from the Board, effective August 18, 2026, following a decrease in ownership by the ORCP Stockholders. The resignation is not due to any disagreement. Board size reduced to ten directors. |
| 2026-08-20 | PFGC Performance Food Group Company | 8-K · 5.02, 8.01, 9.01 | Performance Food Group announces George Holm to become Non-Executive Chair; Matthew Flanigan to become Lead Independent Director; four directors not standing for reelection; board to reduce from 14 to 10. |
| 2026-08-20 | NEM Newmont Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | Appointment of Peter David Beaven as independent director; brings extensive mining and finance experience. |
| 2026-08-20 | MMSI Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Merit Medical announced Sheri Lewis as EVP Global Operations effective Aug 31, 2026, replacing Neil Peterson who becomes Senior Advisor until March 2027. No financial impact disclosed. |
| 2026-08-20 | LYTS LSI Industries Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | CFO James E. Galeese announces planned retirement effective August 31, 2027, with a one-year transition period. No disagreement with company; orderly succession planned. |
| 2026-08-20 | JACK Jack in the Box Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Appointment of Taylor Montgomery as President, part of CEO succession plan; no immediate financial impact but signals leadership transition. |
| 2026-08-20 | INGR Ingredion Incorporated | 8-K · 5.02 | Diego Reynoso elected EVP and CFO effective Oct 1, 2026; routine CFO succession with no controversy. |
| 2026-08-20 | GXO GXO Logistics, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-20 | GNW Genworth Financial, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Genworth Financial announces Thomas J. McInerney will return as President & CEO effective September 2, 2026, ending Jerome T. Upton's interim CEO role. Upton remains CFO. |
| 2026-08-20 | GLOB Globant S.A. | 6-K | Appointment of Fernando Matzkin as Chief Operating Officer; previously Chief Revenue Officer. |
| 2026-08-20 | EFSC Enterprise Financial Services Corp | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-20 | DVN Devon Energy Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-20 | COTY Coty Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Employment agreement for Soraya Zoueihed Benchikh; standard executive hire with no strategic implications. |
| 2026-08-20 | BPOP Popular, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Popular, Inc. appointed Jorge J. García as President and CEO and Lidio V. Soriano as EVP and CFO, effective September 1, 2026. Compensation details disclosed including base salaries and equity awards. |
| 2026-08-20 | ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-19 | UCB United Community Banks, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Appointment of Tom Speir as CFO effective September 8, 2026, succeeding Jefferson Harralson who will remain through year-end for transition. Speir brings 20+ years of financial services experience from Regions Financial and Wachovia. |
| 2026-08-19 | NVST Envista Holdings Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 8.01, 9.01 | CEO Paul Keel appointed Chairman; base salary increased $200K to $1.3M; special $10M equity award (RSUs + PSUs tied to 4-year TSR). CFO Eric Hammes received $1.5M PSU award. Retention-focused compensation changes. |
| 2026-08-19 | NC NACCO INDUSTRIES INC | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Appointment of Patrick J. Burns to Board of Directors, increasing board size from 11 to 12 members. |
| 2026-08-19 | MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Director Louise Goeser notified decision not to stand for re-election at 2027 Annual Meeting, part of retirement planning, no disagreements. |
| 2026-08-19 | LGVN Longeveron Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Appointment of Nirav S. Jhaveri as CFO effective August 17, 2026; prior CFO Marie Washburn remains as VP and Corporate Controller. |
| 2026-08-19 | LCNB LCNB CORP | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Appointment of new director Susan B. Zaunbrecher and entry into Change in Control Agreements with five named executive officers, providing severance upon qualifying termination in connection with change of control. |
| 2026-08-19 | HRI Herc Holdings Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Election of Erik Olsson, former Chairman/CEO of Mobile Mini and RSC Holdings, as independent director and Audit Committee member. |
| 2026-08-19 | HON Honeywell International Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Appointment of Billal Hammoud as President and CEO of Process Technology and Juan Picon as President and CEO of Building Automation; Ken West departing. |
| 2026-08-19 | ECPG Encore Capital Group, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Encore Capital Group appointed Robert Beck as an independent director, increasing board size from 8 to 9; standard compensation, no arrangements. |
| 2026-08-19 | CNR Core Natural Resources, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Core Natural Resources appointed Nathan Tucker as CFO, succeeding Mitesh Thakkar who expands role to oversee operations, marketing, logistics, and strategy. Part of long-term succession plan. |
| 2026-08-19 | BOW Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Director Zhak Cohen resigned from the board effective August 17, 2026, due to his departure from Gallatin Point Capital LLC; no disagreement with company operations. |
| 2026-08-19 | BAX Baxter International Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Baxter appoints John Rogers as CFO, effective Oct 1, 2026, succeeding prior CFO. Rogers brings transformation and financial discipline experience from Smith+Nephew and WPP. Company reiterates full-year 2026 outlook. |
| 2026-08-19 | AZN AstraZeneca PLC | 6-K | AstraZeneca CFO Aradhana Sarin received vesting of performance shares under AZPSP; routine equity compensation event, no change in role. |
| 2026-08-19 | AVY Avery Dennison Corporation | 8-K · 8.01 | Board elected William Wagner as independent Board Chair effective Sept 1, 2026, replacing Mitchell Butier. Patrick Siewert appointed Governance Committee Chair. |
| 2026-08-19 | AVX AVAX ONE TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | CFO Chris Polimeni resigned; Stephanie Brady appointed Chief Accounting Officer and primary financial officer. |
| 2026-08-19 | AMRC Ameresco, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | David J. Corrsin, EVP and General Counsel, resigned as director and officer effective immediately upon retirement; will remain as Special Legal Advisor. No disagreement cited. |
| 2026-08-19 | AMRC Ameresco, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | CFO Mark Chiplock resigned to take a CFO role at a private equity-owned company in a different industry; effective Sept 25, 2026. Company reiterates FY2026 guidance: revenue $2.0B-$2.2B, Adj. EBITDA $250M-$270M, Non-GAAP EPS $1.15-$1.35. |
| 2026-08-19 | AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Director retirement and appointment; no disagreement with company; routine board refresh. |
| 2026-08-18 | YORW The York Water Company | 8-K · 5.02 | Appointed David M. Velazquez as independent director, effective September 1, 2026; experienced energy/utility executive. |
| 2026-08-18 | XYL Xylem Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-18 | PRVA Privia Health Group, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Election of Dr. Opella Ernest to Board as Class III director effective September 1, 2026; independent; receives standard director compensation including $200K RSU grant. |
| 2026-08-18 | NVT nVent Electric plc | 8-K · 5.02 | nVent Electric CAO Randolph Wacker, who previously announced retirement, decides to stay and continues as SVP and CAO effective September 1, 2026. |
| 2026-08-18 | LGN Legence Corp. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-18 | LEVI LEVI STRAUSS & CO | 8-K · 5.02 | Director Robert Eckert retired at mandatory age 72; board size reduced to 10. Routine governance event, no disagreement. |
| 2026-08-18 | LEU Centrus Energy Corp. | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-18 | LEGH Legacy Housing Corp | 8-K · 5.02 | Appointment of Kenneth E. Shipley as Chairman and CEO, replacing retired Executive Chairman Curtis D. Hodgson. Shipley is a co-founder and large shareholder, with a nominal salary of $50k/year. |
| 2026-08-18 | KMT Kennametal Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 8.01 | Appointment of two new board members (Richard Harshman and Dawne Hickton) with extensive industry experience; no departure of existing officers. |
| 2026-08-18 | INSE Inspired Entertainment, Inc. | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Inspired Entertainment announced EVP & General Counsel Simona Camilleri stepping down, replaced by Carys Damon effective Sept 7, 2026. |
| 2026-08-18 | HSHP Himalaya Shipping Ltd. | 6-K | PDMR (Contracted CFO) sold 100,000 shares at NOK149.31, retains only options; insider disposition but no strategic change. |
| 2026-08-18 | HALO Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02 | Dannielle Appelhans elected to Board of Directors; standard director compensation. |
| 2026-08-18 | GEHC GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-18 | FRAF FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Amendment to employment agreement for President Charles B. Carroll extending term to 3 years and updating change-in-control compensation provisions. |
| 2026-08-18 | FR First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-18 | CPRT Copart, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-18 | CHRN ChronoScale Holdings Corp | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | CFO Jerome Wong enters into new offer letter with base salary $400k, 60% bonus target, 300k RSUs, and change-in-control provisions. |
| 2026-08-18 | BHF Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | WEN The Wendy's Company | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | VGZ VISTA GOLD CORP | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Vista Gold appointed Gavin Ferguson as Managing Director of Vista Gold Australia, effective Sept 7, 2026. He brings 35+ years of mining experience, previously GM at Nevada Gold Mines. |
| 2026-08-17 | ULTA Ulta Beauty, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 8.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 6-K | Scorpio Tankers announces resignation of Class III director Marianne Økland and appointment of Andrea Lupo Lanzara as replacement, effective August 17, 2026. |
| 2026-08-17 | SCSC ScanSource, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | Director Peter C. Browning retired from the Board effective August 12, 2026; no disagreement with the company. Board size decreased to seven seats. |
| 2026-08-17 | RMD ResMed Inc. | 8-K · 4.01, 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | RKT Rocket Companies, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | RAMP LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 5.07, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | QBTS D-Wave Quantum Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | D-Wave appoints Kevan P. Krysler as independent Class I director, effective Aug 13, 2026. Krysler is CFO of Carbon Robotics, former CFO of Everpure, and ex-VMware CAO. Serves on Audit Committee. |
| 2026-08-17 | PKE Park Aerospace Corp. | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | NNN NNN REIT, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | MAZE Maze Therapeutics, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | LXEH Lixiang Education Holding Co. Ltd. | 6-K | Two independent directors resigned for personal reasons; two new independent directors appointed to fill vacancies. No disagreement with company. |
| 2026-08-17 | LHX L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 | CEO Christopher Kubasik stepped down due to conduct inconsistent with company values; Sam Mehta appointed President and CEO. Also appointed new Independent Chairman and segment presidents. Reaffirmed FY2026 guidance. |
| 2026-08-17 | KLIC Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | IEX IDEX Corporation | 8-K · 5.02 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | HBNC Horizon Bancorp, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | ENVX Enovix Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | CEO Raj Talluri resigned to pursue another opportunity. Board appointed T.J. Rodgers as Executive Chairman and CFO Ryan Benton as Interim CEO. Company reaffirms Q3'26 guidance and notes no strategy change. |
| 2026-08-17 | CVS CVS Health Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | CNC Centene Corporation | 8-K · 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 | CFO transition announced; guidance reaffirmed at >$4.80 EPS for FY2026. CFO Drew Asher to step down Dec 2026, retire end of 2027; Chris Neczypor named successor effective Jan 1, 2027. |
| 2026-08-17 | BBAI BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | ARDX Ardelyx, Inc. | 8-K · 8.01 | Chief Commercial Officer resigned effective August 28, 2026, to pursue another opportunity; no disagreement with company. |
| 2026-08-17 | AON Aon plc | 8-K · 5.02, 9.01 | — |
Questions
- Which companies reported an executive or board change in the week of aug 17, 2026?
- Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM), The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB), Waters Corporation (WAT), Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT), Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA), Qnity Electronics, Inc. (Q), Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) and 94 more — the full list, with dates and the filing behind each row, is above.
Earlier weeks
2026 W42 · 2026 W41 · 2026 W40 · 2026 W39 · 2026 W38 · 2026 W37 · 2026 W36 · 2026 W35 · 2026 W34 · 2026 W33 · 2026 W32 · 2026 W31 · Other lists: Guidance raised or cut · Insider buying
How these figures are read: methodology · EquiReason.