US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings — October 13, 2026

USA Board Room Changes

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

27 high priority 27 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

This digest covers 27 SEC 8-K filings dated 2026-10-13 under the USA Board Room Changes stream (Officer Change, Director Change, Board Change). Nearly all filings are governance events rather than financial disclosures: the filings carry no period-over-period revenue, margin, or ratio data, so trend analysis is limited to the few that include guidance or capital-related items.

The dominant pattern is a cluster of CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer transitions (Mueller Water, SAIC, Dauch/American Axle, Genworth, Lazard, Peloton, Crescent Private Credit, Expand Energy, Duos), several of which are interim or retroactive arrangements and warrant closer governance review. The most material developments are Bausch + Lomb's abrupt CEO exit with an interim CEO who is also Bausch Health's CEO, alongside a guidance raise, and Nuvve's simultaneous resignation of its Audit and Compensation Committee chairs, which is the most negative governance signal in the set. Shareholder dissent was visible at MillerKnoll, where roughly 14.5% of votes cast on its incentive plan were against, versus under 3% on other proposals. Forward-looking items are sparse, with Harmony Biosciences the only clearly reaffirmed guidance (WAKIX net revenue $1.0B to $1.04B for 2026) and Bausch + Lomb expecting an EBITDA guidance raise with results on October 28.

Materiality, sentiment, and priority are scored by Gunpowder’s analysis pipeline. How we score filings →

Filing types in this digest: 8-K

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings digest from October 09, 2026.

Investment Signals (11)

  • Expects to raise FY2026 adjusted EBITDA (ex-Acquired IPR&D) guidance on preliminary Q3 results, details due October 28; offset by abrupt CEO Brent Saunders exit with Chairman Thomas Appio as interim CEO while also running parent Bausch Health

  • Reiterated 2026 WAKIX net revenue guidance of $1.0B-$1.04B and reaffirmed BP-205 MAD data on track for Q4 2026; orderly CEO succession with internal COO Peter Anastasiou effective January 1, 2027

  • Dauch Corp (formerly American Axle) (BULLISH)
    ▲

    Structured finance succession with incoming SVP Finance Nathan Iles (ex-CFO Standard Motor Products) becoming CFO December 1, 2026; Christopher May consolidates IT and HR oversight, signaling operational consolidation

  • SAIC (NEUTRAL-BULLISH)
    ▲

    Prabu Natarajan made permanent EVP of Civilian Business Group; incoming CFO Ken Crews (ex-CFO Northrop Grumman) joins October 30, formally assumes CFO role December 7, 2026, with a seven-week overlap providing continuity

  • Michael Morgan (CFO of Indicor, ex-Labcorp CFO segments) joins as EVP Finance October 28 and becomes CFO on or about November 19, 2026, with incumbent Melissa Rasmussen advising through December 31; explicitly stated no disagreement on financials or controls

  • Danaher ↓ (BULLISH)
    ▲

    Board expanded to 13 with former CFO Daniel Comas and Dr. Robert Hershberg; founders Steven and Mitchell Rales waived 500,000-share RSU grants each for no consideration, a notable alignment gesture

  • Zoetis ↓ (NEUTRAL)
    ▲

    Adds Iris Knobloch to board effective December 1, 2026 (expanding to 13), bringing public-company board experience across Lazard and Vail Resorts

  • ▲

    2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan drew about 8.65M against votes (~14.5% of votes cast) versus under 3% against on say-on-pay and auditor proposals, a clear signal of shareholder pushback on equity dilution

  • ▲

    Independent directors Laura Huang (Compensation Chair) and David Sherman (Audit Chair) resigned effective immediately with no reason given, removing both committee chairs at once

  • ▲

    Restructured office of the CEO into a co-CEO model, with Chris Mayer owning strategy, capital markets, and investor relations and Arthur Sams retaining operations; the split creates a new capital-markets focus ahead of telecom, data center, and defense growth

  • Peloton ↓ (NEUTRAL)
    ▲

    CAO Saqib Baig stepping down November 27, 2026 with no severance under the Severance and Change in Control Plan; company explicitly states no accounting or disclosure issues

Risk Flags (9)

  • Simultaneous immediate resignation of Audit Committee Chair David Sherman and Compensation Chair Laura Huang, with no successors named and no reasons disclosed, leaves a gap in financial oversight

  • CEO Brent Saunders departed by 'mutual agreement' with no stated reason; the interim CEO is also CEO of parent Bausch Health, creating related-party oversight and bandwidth concerns

  • Multiple Finance-Leadership Interim Arrangements [ELEVATED RISK]
    ▼

    Genworth (Upton as interim PAO), Lazard (CFO Farr assuming PAO duties with no added pay), Crescent Private Credit (Lombard interim CFO while serving two other CFO roles), and Expand Energy (Teunissen interim PAO before Grose appointed) concentrate accounting authority in few executives

  • Interim CFO Gerhard Lombard also serves as CFO of Crescent Capital BDC and Crescent Capital Group LP (adviser parent), a conflict-of-interest and bandwidth risk for a non-traded BDC

  • CFO DeAlmeida and CLO Polimeni agreements were signed October 2-4, 2026 but made effective August 24 and September 8, 2026, meaning officers operated for weeks before formal documentation

  • New CFO Thomas Freeburg's $25,000 monthly salary is deferred until the company receives certain funding, signaling liquidity pressure

  • Ronald Tutor's affiliated trusts sold stock, dropping beneficial ownership below the 11.25% threshold and triggering Sidney Feltenstein's board resignation effective October 30; the board will shrink, reducing the controlling-holder voice

  • Audit Committee Chair Brian Archer resigning at the 2026 annual meeting, with CFO William Keneally moved to a consulting arrangement at $15,000 per month through February 15, 2027 rather than as a full employee, suggesting finance-function fragility

  • Director Mika Nishimura will not stand for re-election at the November 2026 meeting and currently chairs Compensation, so a successor must be found immediately after the meeting

Opportunities (8)

  • Preliminary Q3 results support an expected FY2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance increase, with full detail on October 28; the management overhang may be priced in if the raise is confirmed

  • BP-205 MAD study data on track for Q4 2026 alongside $1.0B-$1.04B WAKIX guidance and a smooth January 1, 2027 CEO handover to an insider

  • SAIC/CFO Transition Visibility (OPPORTUNITY)
    ◆

    Ken Crews, a seasoned former Northrop Grumman CFO, gives a defined overlap window (Oct 30 to Dec 7) to assess continuity before the CFO role formally changes hands

  • ◆

    Rales family RSU waivers plus two experienced additions (Comas, Hershberg) support governance credibility at a 13-member board

  • Michael Morgan's background as CFO of Indicor and Labcorp segment CFO plus a planned overlap through the 10-K filing offers a low-disruption finance transition with explicit assurances

  • Dauch Corp/Operational Consolidation (OPPORTUNITY)
    ◆

    Consolidating IT and HR under Christopher May plus an experienced CFO successor (Iles, ex-Standard Motor Products) may tighten cost structure as the company rebrands from American Axle

  • ◆

    Iris Knobloch brings global media and public-company governance experience to a board expanded from 12 to 13, a modest but credible refresh

  • Explicit targeting of telecom, data center, and defense markets with a dedicated capital-markets executive could accelerate funding for scale

Sector Themes (5)

  • Finance-Leadership Churn Across Sectors (THEME)
    ◆

    At least 10 of 27 filings involve CFO, CAO, or PAO changes (Mueller Water, SAIC, Dauch, Genworth, Lazard, Peloton, Crescent, Expand Energy, Duos, Aptorum), with most departures explicitly stated as non-disagreement; the pattern suggests a tight market for accounting talent and warrants checking for internal-control remediation in 10-Q filings

  • Interim and Dual-Role Arrangements (THEME)
    ◆

    Bausch + Lomb (Chairman as interim CEO), Genworth (CFO as interim PAO), Lazard (CFO as PAO), and Crescent (CFO across three entities) show boards stretching executives across multiple roles, a governance concentration risk that increases as companies approach year-end reporting

  • Board Refresh and Succession Planning (THEME)
    ◆

    Danaher, Zoetis, Merck (Paul Diaz effective November 1, bringing the board to 14), and Hertz (Joseph Hinrichs on Audit and Risk) show active board additions, while Accuray, Tutor Perini, Corsair, and Nuvve show departures; net board composition is shifting toward experienced operators and former CFOs

  • Retroactive and Deferred Compensation Terms (THEME)
    ◆

    Duos (effective dates predating signing), Aptorum (deferred salary pending funding), and XMax (agreement dated October 7 and filed October 13) indicate loose timing discipline in small-cap officer documentation, a potential disclosure-control flag

  • Shareholder Pushback on Equity Plans (THEME)
    ◆

    MillerKnoll's roughly 14.5% against vote on its 2026 LTIP, far above the under-3% dissent on other proposals, suggests investors are scrutinizing dilution, and the same concern may surface at other companies with upcoming equity plan votes

Watch List (8)

  • Q3 results and EBITDA guidance raise, plus a permanent CEO search, with details due October 28, 2026 [Oct 28, 2026]

  • Naming of replacement Audit and Compensation chairs and any follow-up disclosure on reasons for the immediate resignations [Pending]

  • Morgan's start as EVP Finance (October 28) and CFO handover (on or about November 19), following the 10-K filing [Oct 28 / Nov 19, 2026]

  • SAIC
    👁

    Ken Crews joining as EVP and CFO-elect on October 30, and formal CFO assumption on December 7, 2026 [Oct 30 / Dec 7, 2026]

  • Dauch Corp
    👁

    Nathan Iles starting November 2 and assuming CFO on December 1, 2026; watch for any restatement of finance responsibilities [Nov 2 / Dec 1, 2026]

  • BP-205 MAD study readout in Q4 2026 and CEO transition effective January 1, 2027 [Q4 2026 / Jan 1, 2027]

  • Board reduction after Feltenstein departs October 30, 2026, and any further sales by Ronald Tutor's trusts [Oct 30, 2026]

  • 👁

    Election results and Compensation Committee chair succession at the November 2026 annual meeting [Nov 2026]

Filing Analyses (27)
MILLERKNOLL, INC. 8-K mixed materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

MillerKnoll shareholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan at the October 12, 2026 annual meeting, authorizing up to 23,964,945 shares for equity awards to non-employee directors and employees, including named executive officers. Shareholders also re-elected directors Jeanne K. Gang, Michael R. Smith and Claire F. Spofford, ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for fiscal 2027, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, though the incentive plan drew notably higher opposition than the other proposals.

  • · The 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan replaces the Long-Term Incentive Plan approved by shareholders in 2025
  • · The Plan permits stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and RSUs, performance stock units, and other stock-based awards
  • · The Plan received roughly 8.65 million against votes, about 14.5% of votes cast on it (excluding broker non-votes), versus under 3% against for the say-on-pay and auditor proposals
  • · Director Michael R. Smith received about 1.77 million withheld votes, the highest withhold count among the three nominees
  • · The proxy statement containing the Plan was filed with the SEC on August 28, 2026
CCO HOLDINGS CAPITAL CORP 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

13-10-2026

Charter Communications, Inc. (CCO Holdings Capital Corp. is a co-registrant) disclosed that Adam Ray will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective October 12, 2026, after 21 years with the company. He will remain employed in a non-executive advisory capacity through December 31, 2026, and his departure is treated as a termination without cause, subject to a separation and release agreement. The filing discloses continued vesting of certain equity awards and extended option exercisability, but it does not name a successor or quantify the severance amounts.

  • · Departure is treated as a termination without cause, triggering severance and benefits under Mr. Ray's employment agreement, subject to a separation and release agreement
  • · Portions of unvested time-based RSUs and stock options will continue vesting over the original schedule as if employment had not ended, subject to the release
  • · Vested stock options remain exercisable for up to 60 months after the later of the Departure Date and the applicable vesting date, not exceeding the option expiration date
  • · The filing does not identify a successor Chief Commercial Officer
DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Duos Technologies Group (DUOT) disclosed the appointment of Christopher DeAlmeida as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24, 2026, and Matthew Polimeni as Chief Legal Officer, effective September 8, 2026. Both executives signed three-year employment agreements with a $350,000 base salary, an 80% target bonus, and a grant of 200,000 restricted shares vesting in 2029 with change-of-control acceleration. The filing does not disclose any financial performance metrics.

  • · Polimeni previously served as Deputy General Counsel of APR Energy (2020-2026) and Associate General Counsel of Duos (2025-2026) during the APR Energy Asset Management Agreement with Duos
  • · Polimeni previously served as General Counsel and Chief of Staff of The HCI Group (2017-2020) and as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit
  • · DeAlmeida agreement signed October 4, 2026 but effective August 24, 2026; Polimeni agreement signed October 2, 2026 but effective September 8, 2026 (retroactive effective dates)
  • · Non-renewal of either agreement is treated as termination without Cause, triggering severance
  • · No family relationships or Item 404(a) related-party transactions involving Polimeni are disclosed
TUTOR PERINI CORP 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC) disclosed that Sidney ("Sid") Feltenstein, the Board designee of Ronald N. Tutor, informed the Company on October 7, 2026 that he will resign from the Board effective October 30, 2026. The resignation follows Mr. Tutor's beneficial ownership falling below the 11.25% threshold required under the 2008 Shareholders Agreement after recent sales of common stock by his affiliated trusts. The Board is expected to reduce its size following the departure.

  • · Shareholders Agreement dated April 2, 2008 governs Mr. Tutor's right to designate one Board member.
  • · Resignation is effective October 30, 2026; the Board expects to reduce its size afterward.
  • · The departure was triggered by recent sales of TPC common stock by Mr. Tutor's affiliated trusts.
Bausch & Lomb Corp 8-K mixed materiality 8/10

13-10-2026

Bausch + Lomb announced that Board Chairman Thomas J. Appio has been appointed interim CEO effective immediately, while continuing as CEO of parent Bausch Health, following the mutually agreed departure of CEO Brent Saunders. The companies also expect to raise full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA (excluding Acquired IPR&D) guidance based on preliminary third-quarter results, with details to follow when they report on October 28. The leadership change is a notable governance event, though the filing gives no reasons beyond a mutual agreement.

  • · Appio was appointed chairman of the Bausch + Lomb Board in August 2026 and previously held leadership roles at Bausch + Lomb, joining in 2010.
  • · Saunders had served as Bausch + Lomb CEO since 2023 and returned to the company previously.
  • · Guidance raise is based on preliminary, unaudited third-quarter 2026 results and is subject to quarter-end closing procedures.
  • · The companies are in a blackout period and will provide details on October 28, 2026.
  • · The guidance update speaks only as of October 12, 2026 and is not reaffirmed by later distribution.
Avery Dennison Corp 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Avery Dennison (AVY) announced on October 12, 2026 that Helen Sheirbon, currently SVP and Chief Operating Officer of Global HP Solutions at HP Inc., has been appointed President of the Solutions Group, effective November 3, 2026. The filing is a leadership appointment with no financial results, guidance, or quantitative performance changes disclosed.

  • · Sheirbon's HP tenure spans over two decades with increasing leadership responsibility
  • · Sheirbon holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a bachelor's in biochemistry from Bates College
  • · The appointment is described as bringing expertise in digital innovation and operational excellence to the Solutions Group
Mueller Water Products, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

13-10-2026

Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) announced that Michael Morgan, currently CFO of Indicor, will join as Executive Vice President, Finance effective October 28, 2026, and assume the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer role on or about November 19, 2026, after the filing of the fiscal 2026 Form 10-K. Incumbent CFO Melissa Rasmussen will serve through the 10-K filing and remain in an advisory role through December 31, 2026. The company states the transition is not due to any disagreement on financial statements, internal controls, operations, policies, or practices.

  • · Michael Morgan's start as EVP, Finance is October 28, 2026; he becomes EVP and CFO on or about November 19, 2026
  • · Melissa Rasmussen remains CFO until the Form 10-K filing and advisory role through December 31, 2026
  • · Morgan's prior roles include CFO of Biopharma Laboratory Services and Diagnostics segments at Labcorp and Vice President and Group Controller at The Timken Company
  • · Morgan holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a BA from Miami University
Nuvve Holding Corp. 8-K negative materiality 6/10

13-10-2026

On October 7, 2026, Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE) disclosed that two independent board members, Laura Huang and David Sherman, resigned from the Board of Directors effective immediately. Ms. Huang chaired the Compensation Committee and also sat on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, while Mr. Sherman chaired the Audit Committee and also sat on the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. The filing does not state reasons for the departures or name replacements.

  • · Both resignations take effect immediately and remove the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee chairs at once.
  • · Both directors also exited the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • · The filing lists Exhibit 104 (cover page XBRL) and does not attach a resignation letter or describe any disagreement with the company.
  • · Nuvve's common stock trades on the OTCQB Market, not a major national exchange.
Zoetis Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

13-10-2026

Zoetis appointed Iris Knobloch to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2026, expanding the board from 12 to 13 members. Knobloch currently serves as President of the Festival de Cannes and as Chair of the Deezer S.A. board, and is a director of Lazard, Inc. and Vail Resorts, Inc. The announcement is a governance update with no financial results, guidance, or performance metrics disclosed.

  • · Knobloch is the first woman to serve as President of the Festival de Cannes (since July 2022).
  • · She has chaired the Deezer board since January 2023 and has sat on Lazard's board since April 2018 and Vail Resorts' board since February 2024.
  • · Her prior boards include Accor, LVMH, Central European Media Enterprises and Axel Springer.
  • · She holds a Doctorate in Law from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet and a Master of Laws from New York University.
Merck & Co., Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

13-10-2026

Merck & Co. announced that Paul J. Diaz, managing partner at Cressey & Company, will join the Board of Directors effective November 1, 2026, bringing the board to 14 members. He will stand for shareholder election in May 2027. The filing is a board appointment press release with no financial results, guidance, or quantitative performance disclosure.

  • · Diaz previously served as president and CEO of Myriad Genetics and as president and CEO of Kindred Healthcare
  • · Diaz currently sits on the Board of Centene Corporation and the Board of Trustees of Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • · Diaz holds a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from American University and a J.D. from Georgetown University
Corsair Gaming, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

13-10-2026

Corsair Gaming, Inc. (CRSR) disclosed that director Sarah Kim notified the Board on October 7, 2026 of her decision to resign effective December 31, 2026, citing other professional commitments. The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or practices. Ms. Kim had served on the Board for nearly five years, including on the Compensation Committee.

  • · Resignation effective December 31, 2026
  • · Ms. Kim served on the Board's Compensation Committee
  • · Resignation explicitly not related to any disagreement with the Company
  • · Filing signed by CFO Gordon Mattingly on October 13, 2026
ACCURAY INC 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

13-10-2026

Accuray Incorporated (ARAY) disclosed that Class II director Mika Nishimura informed the Board on October 8, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, scheduled for November 2026. She will continue as a director and Chairperson of the Compensation Committee until that meeting, and the filing states her decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Board, or any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

  • · Nishimura's departure is a board non-re-election, not a mid-term resignation, and she remains in her roles through the November 2026 annual meeting
  • · The Compensation Committee chair will need to be succeeded, creating a potential governance transition after the annual meeting
  • · The 8-K explicitly rules out any disagreement with the Company or Board as the reason for her decision
Aptorum Group Ltd 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Niki BioSolutions, Inc. (formerly Aptorum Group Ltd, NASDAQ: NIKI per filing) appointed Thomas Freeburg as Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2026, under a two-year Employment Agreement with a $250,000 base salary, up to 50% annual bonus, and 50,000 stock options at $8.83 per share. The filing contains no revenue, earnings, or other operating performance metrics, so no period-over-period comparison is available; the appointment's financial impact is limited to compensation commitments, with $25,000 of monthly salary deferred until the Company receives certain funding.

  • · Freeburg is a Certified Public Accountant; previously served as CFO, Secretary and Treasurer of Interpace Biosciences (February 2021 to March 2023) and Chief Accounting Officer (October 2017 to January 2021).
  • · The Employment Agreement terminates prior consulting agreements with DiamiR, the Company, Aptorum Group Limited, and affiliated entities as of the Commencement Date.
  • · Severance upon involuntary termination is the greater of remaining base salary through the Initial Term or six months, paid in a lump sum; non-renewal triggers three months' base salary.
  • · The Company's business address is Princeton, NJ; the filing lists the former name as Aptorum Group Limited (London address), reflecting the redomiciliation/name change to Niki BioSolutions, Inc. (Delaware).
  • · The filing reports no revenue, earnings, cash position, or other financial results; the 8-K discloses only executive compensation and appointment terms.
GENWORTH FINANCIAL INC 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

13-10-2026

Genworth Financial (GNW) disclosed that Darren W. Woodell, Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer), notified the company on October 8, 2026 of his intent to resign to pursue a new opportunity, effective in early November 2026 after the Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2026 is filed. Jerome T. Upton, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as interim Principal Accounting Officer until a successor is appointed; his compensation is unchanged. The company states the departure is not due to any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices.

  • · Woodell's resignation is explicitly not the result of any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices
  • · Woodell continues in his current role until early November 2026, following the Form 10-Q filing for the period ending September 30, 2026
  • · Upton's Item 5.02(c)(2) information is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement filed April 6, 2026
  • · Upton's compensatory arrangements do not change as a result of the interim appointment
Science Applications International Corp 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

13-10-2026

SAIC announced that Prabu Natarajan has been named permanent Executive Vice President of the Civilian Business Group, effective immediately, while continuing as Executive Vice President of Enterprise Operations and oversight of Project ORBIT. Kenneth (Ken) Crews, formerly Corporate Vice President and CFO at Northrop Grumman, will join SAIC as Executive Vice President and CFO Elect on October 30, 2026, formally assuming the CFO role on December 7, 2026, with Natarajan remaining CFO through the transition. The filing contains no quantitative financial results, so no period-over-period performance is reported.

  • · Natarajan was interim lead of the Civilian Business Group for several months before being made permanent.
  • · Crews' CFO appointment takes effect December 7, 2026, roughly seven weeks after he joins on October 30, 2026, with Natarajan serving as CFO during the overlap.
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

13-10-2026

On October 9, 2026, Hertz Global Holdings' Board appointed Joseph R. Hinrichs as a Class I director, effective immediately, with a seat on the Audit and Risk Committee. He receives standard non-employee director compensation: an annual RSU grant valued at $175,000 and a $100,000 annual cash retainer, plus an indemnification agreement with the Company.

  • · Hinrichs will serve on the Audit and Risk Committee
  • · Compensation governed by the Amended and Restated Directors' Compensation Policy dated January 31, 2024
  • · No arrangement or understanding with any other person for his election, and no Item 404(a) related-party transactions reported
XMax Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 2/10

13-10-2026

XMAX Inc. (XWIN) renewed the employment agreement of Mr. Yizhou (Steven) Zhao, Chief Operating Officer, on October 7, 2026, for another one-year term, subject to renewal. Mr. Zhao will receive an annual salary of $159,000 and remains eligible for an annual cash bonus at the Board's sole discretion. This is a routine contract renewal with no change in title or disclosed change in compensation structure.

  • · Agreement is dated October 7, 2026, and the 8-K was filed October 13, 2026, roughly six days later
  • · Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference into Item 5.02(e)
  • · Compensation includes a discretionary annual cash bonus set by the Board, with no stated amount
EXPAND ENERGY Corp 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

13-10-2026

Expand Energy Corporation appointed Sarah Grose as Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective immediately on October 8, 2026, replacing CFO Marcel Teunissen, who had been serving as interim principal accounting officer. Ms. Grose, 40, has been with the company since 2019 and was Director – Corporate Accounting from 2021 to 2026; her base salary is $325,000 with a 50% target cash bonus and a $500,000 annual long-term incentive target.

  • · Marcel Teunissen had been performing principal accounting officer duties on an interim basis before this appointment
  • · Ms. Grose holds a B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance and an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma and is a certified public accountant
  • · Her 2026 bonus is prorated, and she has no family relationships or material related-party interests disclosed under Item 404(a)
Lazard, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Lazard, Inc. disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer Michael Gathy has resigned to pursue other opportunities, effective December 11, 2026. CFO Tracy Farr will assume the principal accounting officer responsibilities as of the effective date, with no additional compensation. The filing contains no financial results or quantitative performance data.

  • · Gathy's resignation was communicated to the Company on October 12, 2026; the effective date is December 11, 2026
  • · Farr's assumption of the principal accounting officer role carries no additional compensation
  • · No arrangements or understandings exist between Farr and other persons for his selection, and he has no reportable Item 404(a) related-party transactions
  • · Farr's biographical information is incorporated by reference from the FY2025 Form 10-K filed February 23, 2026
Glimpse Group, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Brightline Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTLN; the filing names the company as Brightline Interactive, though the user referenced Glimpse Group, Inc./VRAR) disclosed that director Brian Archer, Audit Committee Chair, tendered his resignation effective at the 2026 Annual Meeting, with the Board intending to appoint a successor at its first post-meeting session. The company also disclosed a consulting agreement with CXO Partners under which CFO William Keneally serves at a $15,000 monthly fee through February 15, 2027, and a Board reclassification moving Maj. Gen. Pete Fesler from Class I to Class III. The filing does not disclose any operational or financial results.

  • · Mr. Archer's resignation is not related to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or practices
  • · Mr. Keneally is not entitled to participate in the Company's employee benefit plans
  • · The consulting agreement is effective retroactively from June 16, 2026 through February 15, 2027
  • · Mr. Fesler's term now expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting, a shorter term than his prior 2027 expiry
Polar Power, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

13-10-2026

Polar Power, Inc. (NASDAQ: POLA) announced a restructuring of its office of the CEO, appointing Chris Mayer as Co-CEO responsible for corporate strategy, financial performance, commercial growth, capital markets and investor relations, while Arthur Sams remains Co-CEO overseeing sales, engineering and manufacturing. The company cites growth opportunities in telecom, data centers and defense as the rationale for a structure focused on scalability, product quality and financial discipline. The filing contains no quantitative financial results, so no period-over-period performance is reported.

  • · Chris Mayer's remit includes strategic investments and subsequent funding, in addition to investor relations and capital markets activity
  • · Arthur Sams retains operational responsibility for sales, engineering and manufacturing
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 6/10

13-10-2026

Harmony Biosciences announced a planned CEO transition: Sr. EVP and COO Peter Anastasiou, a former board member, will become President, CEO and a director effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Jeffrey M. Dayno, M.D., who retires as CEO and steps down from the Board on December 31, 2026 and will serve as a non-executive advisor through 2027. The company reiterated full-year 2026 WAKIX net revenue guidance of $1.0 billion to $1.04 billion and reaffirmed that BP-205 MAD study data remains on track for Q4 2026, with no expected change to key milestone timing. The announcement is framed as orderly succession from a position of financial strength, though the filing provides no quantitative evidence of the company's current financial performance beyond the guidance range.

  • · Dayno's retirement as CEO and Board departure take effect December 31, 2026; Anastasiou's appointment is effective January 1, 2027
  • · Dayno will serve as a non-executive advisor throughout 2027
  • · BP-205 is described as a potential best-in-class orexin agonist; MAD study data expected Q4 2026
  • · Anastasiou previously served as CEO of Capsida Biotherapeutics for nearly four years and as EVP and President of North America at Lundbeck
  • · Management states the company is self-funded and has a strong balance sheet, but no balance sheet figures are disclosed in the filing
PELOTON INTERACTIVE, INC. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Peloton Interactive's Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, Saqib Baig, notified the company on October 8, 2026 of his decision to step down to pursue an external opportunity, with his service continuing through November 27, 2026. The company has begun a search for a successor, and the filing states the departure is not related to any disagreements or issues involving financial disclosures or accounting matters. Mr. Baig will receive no severance or benefits under the company's Severance and Change in Control Plan.

  • · Mr. Baig's last day in the role is November 27, 2026
  • · Mr. Baig will not receive severance or benefits under the Severance and Change in Control Plan
  • · The company explicitly states there were no disagreements or accounting/financial disclosure issues behind the departure
CSX CORP 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

CSX Corporation announced that Mike Cory, executive vice president and chief operating officer, is retiring, with a transition plan in place under the leadership team. Doug Ryhorchuk (SVP Operations) and Casey Albright (SVP Network Operations and Service Design) will now report directly to CEO Steve Angel, and management reaffirmed priorities of safety, reliable service, and shareholder value.

  • · Ryhorchuk spent nearly four decades at CN before joining CSX in 2024 and oversees transportation, engineering, and mechanical functions
  • · Albright has nearly 30 years of service at CSX and leads service plan design and execution
  • · Cory helped drive safety and productivity to record levels, per CEO Angel
  • · CSX network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern U.S., where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS INC 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

13-10-2026

Dauch Corporation (NYSE: DCH), formerly American Axle & Manufacturing (AXL), announced a structured executive succession plan. Nathan Iles joins as Senior Vice President of Finance effective November 2, 2026, and will succeed Christopher May as CFO on December 1, 2026. May moves to Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, retaining IT and adding HR oversight, while Terri Kemp shifts to a full-time Chief of Staff role until her retirement at year-end. The filing contains no quantitative financial results; the changes are organizational and leadership-focused.

  • · Iles's prior roles were CFO at Standard Motor Products and VP & CFO at UCI International Holdings; he began his career in audit at Ernst & Young
  • · May retains IT oversight and gains HR oversight, consolidating two internal services departments under one executive
  • · Kemp's retirement is scheduled for the end of 2026, and she will focus on corporate initiatives and organizational alignment until then
  • · All affected positions report directly to CEO David C. Dauch
  • · Filing references the company's ticker as NYSE: DCH while the filing header identifies the registrant as American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc (AXL), indicating a corporate name change
DANAHER CORP /DE/ 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Danaher appointed Daniel L. Comas (former CFO and EVP, age 62) and Dr. Robert M. Hershberg (age 63) to its Board of Directors effective October 9, 2026, expanding the Board to thirteen members. Director Alan G. Spoon announced his retirement effective at the 2027 annual meeting, and the company's founders, Steven and Mitchell Rales, waived 500,000-share RSU grants each for no consideration.

  • · Comas's consulting agreement with the company (entered April 2024) was mutually terminated effective September 30, 2026, in connection with his board appointment
  • · Spoon's retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, practices, or committee matters
  • · The founders' RSU waivers were for no consideration
  • · Director compensation for Comas and Hershberg will be prorated, with equity awards prorated through May 15, 2027
  • · Both new directors entered indemnification agreements referenced to Exhibit 10.30 of the FY2025 10-K
Crescent Private Credit Income Corp 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

13-10-2026

Crescent Private Credit Income Corp. disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Kirill Bouek, resigned effective midnight October 7, 2026, with the Company stating the departure was not due to any disagreement with management, the Board, or the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The Board appointed Gerhard Lombard, 53, as interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 7, 2026; Lombard also serves as CFO of Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. and of Crescent Capital Group LP, the parent of the Company's investment adviser.

  • · Lombard previously served as CFO and Treasurer of Whitehorse Finance Inc., a publicly traded BDC managed by H.I.G. Capital
  • · Lombard was previously Group Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Churchill Financial Group
  • · Lombard holds postgraduate degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Stellenbosch and the University of Natal

Get daily alerts with 11 investment signals, 9 risk alerts, 8 opportunities and full AI analysis of all 27 filings

$30/mo after a 14-day free trial — no credit card required. See pricing or explore intelligence streams.

More from: US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings

🇺🇸 More from United States

View all →