US Executive Officer Management Changes SEC — August 24, 2026

24-08-2026

Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR) announced a CEO succession: President Noah Springer will become CEO effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Joe Margolis, who will retire at year-end 2026 and serve as a Board adviser. The transition was unanimously approved by the Board. Under Margolis's decade-long tenure, the company grew from ~1,400 stores to over 4,400 stores, market cap rose from ~$9B to $30B, and annual revenue more than tripled from $1.1B to $3.5B. However, the filing does not disclose any current financial performance metrics or near-term guidance, so no period-over-period comparisons are available.

• · Springer joined Extra Space in 2006 and became Chief Strategy and Partnership Officer in 2020; he was promoted to President on January 1, 2026.
• · Springer developed and leads the Management Plus platform, which has nearly 2,000 locations and is described as the storage sector's largest, fastest growing, and most profitable third-party management platform.
• · Margolis began working with Extra Space in 1998 via a joint venture, joined the Board in 2005, became CIO in 2015, and CEO in 2017.
• · Under Margolis, rentable square feet grew from ~100 million to more than 340 million.
• · Margolis oversaw the acquisition of Storage Express and the merger with Life Storage.
• · The company will attend the Self Storage Association Fall Conference (Sept 8-11, 2026, Las Vegas) and the BAML Global Real Estate Conference (Sept 15-16, 2026, NYC).

24-08-2026

ANI Pharmaceuticals appointed Henry Gosebruch to its Board of Directors effective August 19, 2026, bringing over 30 years of corporate strategy and M&A experience from AbbVie and J.P. Morgan. Concurrently, director Muthusamy (Samy) Shanmugam resigned from the board but remains in his executive roles as Head of R&D and COO of New Jersey Operations. The appointments are intended to strengthen business development and capital allocation as ANI accelerates its transformation into a leading Rare Disease company.

• · Henry Gosebruch currently serves as CEO of Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV since May 2025 and is also a board member there.
• · Gosebruch previously served as President and CEO of Neumora Therapeutics from July 2023 to February 2025.
• · At AbbVie (2015-2023), he was EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, leading over 100 transactions including the Allergan acquisition.
• · Earlier career: over 20 years at J.P. Morgan, most recently as Co-Head of North American M&A.
• · Gosebruch holds a B.S. in Economics from Wharton and is a certified public accountant.
• · Samy Shanmugam resigned from the board effective immediately but remains in executive management as Head of R&D and COO of New Jersey Operations.
• · Shanmugam had served on the board for five years.

24-08-2026

Tempest Therapeutics announced the resignation of Justin Trojanowski as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, effective September 1, 2026, and the appointment of Nicholas Rossettos as CFO, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary, effective the same date. Mr. Rossettos brings over 30 years of financial experience, particularly in biopharma and life sciences, and is a CPA. No financial metrics or performance data were disclosed in this filing.

• · Mr. Rossettos served as a financial advisor to TransCode Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RNAZ) since April 2025 and as Interim CFO of Sernova Corp. (TSX: SVA) from March 2024 to October 2024.
• · Mr. Rossettos has provided consulting CFO services since 2012, including as fractional CFO with Charles River CFO.
• · Earlier in his career, Mr. Rossettos served as CFO of Egenix, Inc. (2006-2012), an early-stage cancer therapy startup.
• · Mr. Rossettos is a CPA with an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. in Accounting from Northeastern University.
• · No family relationships or transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) exist between Mr. Rossettos and the company.

24-08-2026

Amrize Ltd appointed Samuel J. Poletti as CFO effective August 24, 2026, succeeding Baris Oran who stepped down for personal reasons. The company also named Dillon Cumming as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective September 8, 2026. Poletti, previously Chief Strategy and M&A Officer, led the company's spin-off from Holcim and has over 20 years of experience at Holcim in M&A, finance, and strategy.

• · Poletti has been a member of Amrize's Executive Committee as Chief Strategy and M&A Officer since the company's NYSE listing in June 2025.
• · Poletti led the successful spin-off of Amrize from Holcim.
• · At Holcim, Poletti oversaw transformational acquisitions in Building Envelope that doubled the size of the North American business.
• · Cumming most recently led financial and strategic analysis of the Industrials sector with Walleye Capital.
• · Previously, Cumming led coverage of building materials companies at Morgan Stanley as VP, Equity Research – Head of US Machinery & Construction.
• · Amrize is listed on both NYSE and SIX Swiss Exchange.

24-08-2026

Ecovyst Inc. announced the appointment of Laurie Bergman as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24, 2026, replacing Michael Feehan, who will depart the company. Ms. Bergman brings extensive finance leadership experience from previous CFO roles at Legacy Food Group and Liquid Environmental Solutions. Mr. Feehan will remain with the company until September 30, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. No financial impact was disclosed.

• · Laurie Bergman, 49, previously served as CFO of Legacy Food Group since July 2024, and CFO of Liquid Environmental Solutions from June 2021 to June 2024.
• · Ms. Bergman served as Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller and VP Accounting of UGI Corporation from February 2019 to June 2021.
• · Ms. Bergman has been a board member and audit committee chair of Arq, Inc. since June 2023, and a board member and audit committee member of QNB Corp. since May 2020.
• · Michael Feehan will continue as an employee until September 30, 2026, to facilitate a smooth transition.

24-08-2026

Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. appointed Todd Edwards as Chief Commercial Officer effective August 24, 2026. Mr. Edwards brings extensive experience from Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Incyte, and UCB. The appointment includes a $525,000 base salary, a $200,000 signing bonus, and equity grants of 20,000 stock options and 100,000 RSUs.

• · Todd Edwards, age 63, previously served as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer of Arcutis Biotherapeutics from December 2024 to August 2026.
• · He also held senior roles at Incyte, UCB, AbbVie, and TAP Pharmaceuticals.
• · Edwards is a decorated U.S. Army veteran.
• · He holds a B.S. in Psychology from East Tennessee State University and an M.B.A. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
• · The stock option vests 25% on August 24, 2027, then monthly over 36 months; RSUs vest 25% on first quarterly vesting date after August 24, 2027, then quarterly over 12 quarters.
• · Severance includes 12 months base salary plus health coverage; enhanced severance (1x base + target bonus, full equity acceleration) upon change-in-control termination.
• · No family relationships or material interests in transactions requiring disclosure.

24-08-2026

On August 21, 2026, Twin Vee PowerCats Co. revised CEO Joseph Visconti's base salary to $250,000 and approved a $150,000 merger-completion bonus tied to the successful closing of the pending merger with USFM Corporation. The compensation changes are designed to align executive incentives with the merger's success, but the bonus is contingent on closing and does not guarantee improved financial performance.

• · The merger agreement with USFM Corporation was dated July 12, 2026.
• · The bonus will be paid within ten days of the merger closing.
• · The compensation committee of the board approved the changes on August 21, 2026.
• · The filing does not disclose any prior salary level for Mr. Visconti, so the magnitude of the revision is unknown.

24-08-2026

Grand Canyon Education placed CFO Daniel E. Bachus on paid administrative leave effective August 21, 2026, in connection with an ongoing governmental investigation involving a non-employee third party's trades in Company stock. The company stated the leave is not related to any issues with its financial statements or accounting policies, and that the company itself is not a focus of the investigation. Lori Browning, the Senior Vice President & Controller – Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed as interim CFO and interim principal financial officer.

• · The administrative leave is effective August 21, 2026.
• · The investigation involves a non-employee third party's trades in Company stock.
• · The Board of Directors unanimously decided to place Mr. Bachus on leave.
• · The Company has engaged outside counsel and is conducting its own investigation while cooperating with the government.
• · Lori Browning, age 59, joined the Company in 2008, served as Vice President – Controller until 2019, and has been an Arizona CPA since 1996.

24-08-2026

Polar Power, Inc. appointed Jim Ahearn and Menachem 'Menny' Shalom to its Board of Directors to strengthen corporate governance, manufacturing, defense markets, and strategic growth. The appointments support initiatives to expand military sales and broaden product offerings. However, the filing also cautions that the company faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, limited liquidity, and potential delisting risk.

• · Jim Ahearn has over 40 years of global corporate leadership and executive consulting experience.
• · Menny Shalom holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Accounting and a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance.
• · The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, limited cash and liquidity, and delisting risk.

24-08-2026

QXO appointed Ken West as President and COO, effective September 1, 2026, reporting to CEO Brad Jacobs. West brings over 20 years of leadership experience from Honeywell and PPG, including driving major acquisitions and integrations. The appointment is a key step in QXO's strategy to scale its building products platform toward a $50 billion annual revenue target, though the company faces significant forward-looking risks including integration challenges and market cyclicality.

• · Ken West previously led Honeywell Process Technology, which holds the leading global position in process technology.
• · West joined Honeywell in 2018 and led three major business segments within six years.
• · Before Honeywell, West spent 13 years at PPG Industries as Global Vice President of Packaging Coatings.
• · West earned an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University.
• · QXO is North America's largest distributor and installer of insulation, second-largest distributor of roofing products, second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and largest distributor of waterproofing products.
• · The filing includes extensive forward-looking risk factors related to acquisitions, market cyclicality, and reliance on CEO Brad Jacobs.

24-08-2026

On August 18, 2026, two directors, Michael Howe and Donald Hunter, resigned from the Board of Greenlane Holdings, Inc., effective August 31, 2026. Both served on the Audit and Compensation Committees, with Mr. Hunter as Audit Committee chair and Mr. Howe as Compensation Committee chair. The resignations were not due to any disagreement with the company, but the simultaneous departure of two key committee chairs may raise governance concerns.

• · Resignations effective August 31, 2026.
• · Both directors served on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
• · Mr. Hunter was chair of the Audit Committee; Mr. Howe was chair of the Compensation Committee.
• · Resignations were not due to any disagreement with the company.

24-08-2026

Jim McGinty resigned from the Board of Directors of BARK, Inc. effective August 21, 2026. His resignation was not due to any disagreement with management or board policies. The board size will decrease from eight to seven members.

24-08-2026

Jack Henry & Associates announced the appointment of Richard N. Preece to its Board of Directors effective August 20, 2026, and that director Wes Brown will not stand for reelection at the November annual meeting due to the company's retirement age policy. Preece, who brings experience from GoGuardian, LegalZoom, and Intuit, will serve on two board committees. The appointments are part of normal board refreshment with no specific financial or operational metrics disclosed.

• · Richard Preece is 51 years old and serves on the Human Capital & Compensation and Risk & Compliance committees.
• · Wes Brown has served on the Board since 2015 in addition to a prior term from 2005 to 2014.
• · Jack Henry & Associates is an S&P 500 company.

24-08-2026

Hormel Foods Corporation announced the appointment of Ash Bhumbla as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2026. Mr. Bhumbla, age 39, previously served as Senior Vice President and CFO of the Chicken segment at Tyson Foods. Paul R. Kuehneman will conclude his service as Interim CFO but will remain as Vice President, Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer. The filing details Mr. Bhumbla's compensation package, including a $700,000 base salary, a target short-term incentive of 100% of base salary, a $2.1 million long-term incentive target, and sign-on compensation of $700,000 cash and $1.2 million in restricted stock units.

• · Mr. Bhumbla holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School.
• · The long-term incentive target of $2.1 million is split equally among performance-based cash awards, stock options, and time-based restricted stock units.
• · The sign-on restricted stock unit award vests 50% on first anniversary, 25% on second, and 25% on third anniversary.
• · The cash sign-on award of $700,000 is subject to repayment if Mr. Bhumbla voluntarily terminates within three years (prorated).
• · Relocation benefits include a $10,000 cash bonus, repayable if termination occurs within 18 months.
• · Mr. Bhumbla will be an at-will employee with no specified term.

24-08-2026

On August 24, 2026, Scott D. Ferguson resigned from the Board of Directors of Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) and all Board committees, effective immediately. Mr. Ferguson had served as a director since September 2025. The resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

• · Scott D. Ferguson's resignation is effective immediately as of August 24, 2026.
• · He served on the Board for approximately 11 months (since September 2025).
• · The resignation is not related to any disagreement with the company.

24-08-2026

Rackspace Technology, Inc. announced the departure of President of Public Cloud, Dharmendra Kumar Sinha, effective September 14, 2026. The departure is not due to any disagreement with the company. A separation agreement is being negotiated and is expected to include customary terms and restrictive covenants.

• · Mr. Sinha's departure is effective on or about September 14, 2026.
• · The separation agreement is expected to be filed as an exhibit to the company's Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2026.
• · The departure is not related to any disagreement regarding the company's operations, policies, or practices.

24-08-2026

Allurion Technologies announced the resignations of two board members, Krishna Gupta and Michael Davin, effective August 17 and 19, 2026, respectively. In response, the Board voted to reduce its size from five to three members. This represents a significant reduction in board oversight and potential instability in corporate governance.

• · Krishna Gupta resigned on August 17, 2026, from the Board and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• · Michael Davin resigned on August 19, 2026, from the Board, as Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and from the Audit Committee.
• · The Board size was reduced from five to three members following the resignations.

24-08-2026

Azenta, Inc. announced that current board member Dr. Martin Madaus has been appointed interim President and CEO, replacing John Marotta who resigned as executive officer and director. The company reaffirmed its Q4 FY2026 total revenue guidance but noted a one-time ~$3M consulting expense that will impact adjusted EBITDA. The Board has retained Heidrick & Struggles to search for a permanent CEO.

• · Dr. Madaus joined the Azenta Board in 2024.
• · He is a Senior Operating Executive at Carlyle Group, which has $485B in assets under management.
• · He also serves as Chair of Repligen Corporation and as a director at Haemonetics Corporation.
• · The company reaffirmed Q4 FY2026 total revenue guidance previously issued on August 4, 2026.
• · Excluding the one-time $3M consulting charge, the company would be reaffirming adjusted EBITDA as well.
• · The filing includes a risk factor regarding the collectability of a $35M secured vendor loan from the B Medical Systems divestiture.

24-08-2026

FibroBiologics appointed Leigh Steinberg, a legendary sports agent and attorney, to its Board of Directors. Steinberg brings five decades of dealmaking experience, a strong background in human longevity and brain health advocacy, and a network spanning sports, medicine, business, and media. The company highlights his skills as it advances its fibroblast-based pipeline, including a human longevity program.

• · Steinberg holds a B.A. in political science and a J.D. from UC Berkeley.
• · He is the best-selling author of 'Winning with Integrity' and 'The Agent'.
• · Earned commendations from Congress, numerous cities and states, and Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.
• · His career inspired the film 'Jerry Maguire'.

24-08-2026

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appointed David Denker, CFE, as Chief Operating Officer, expanding his role from Vice President of Franchise Development. Denker will oversee manufacturing, franchise operations, and development, focusing on operational efficiency and long-term growth. The filing contains no financial results or period-over-period comparisons.

• · David Denker joined RMCF in 2025 as Vice President of Franchise Development.
• · Prior to RMCF, Denker was President and Chief Growth Officer of Cookie Plug.
• · Denker spent approximately a decade at The Vitamin Shoppe, where he launched the omnichannel franchise program and negotiated international licensing agreements supporting over 30 international locations.
• · Denker holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and is a Certified Franchise Executive.
• · RMCF is ranked among Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2026.

24-08-2026

USBC, Inc. appointed Daniel J. Beck as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 27, 2026, with an annual base salary of $400,000 and a proposed option grant for 2,500,000 shares of common stock. Mr. Beck brings extensive experience as a former CFO of SVB Financial Group and Silicon Valley Bank, but is currently a named defendant in multiple pending litigations related to his service at SVB, including a civil case brought by the FDIC. The company's disclosure of these legal risks introduces significant uncertainty around the appointment.

• · Mr. Beck's employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause.
• · Mr. Beck is a named defendant in multiple pending litigations: FDIC-R v. Becker (25-cv-00569), In re SVB Financial Group Securities Litigation (23-cv-01097), Buchanan v. Becker (24-cv-02684), TIAA v. Becker (24-cv-00478), Stevenson v. Becker (23-cv-02277), and Rossi v. Becker (23-cv-02335).
• · No adverse factual findings or judgments have been entered against Mr. Beck in these cases to date.
• · Mr. Beck holds a B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

24-08-2026

Trex Company appointed Brian J. Taylor as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Taylor brings over 25 years of sales, marketing, and commercial leadership experience from POOLCORP and Sherwin-Williams. The newly created role aims to integrate sales, marketing, and IT to drive growth and enhance customer experience.

• · Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Sacred Heart University and an MBA from Pace University's Lubin School of Business.
• · Trex has been named America's Most Trusted Outdoor Decking for the past 6 years (2021-2026).
• · Trex was included in Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 and USA Today's America's Climate Leaders 2026.
• · Trex has been ranked on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025).

24-08-2026

On August 18, 2026, Director Michael J. Connolly notified Malibu Boats, Inc. that he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting, with his term expiring at that meeting. The Board subsequently reduced the board size from nine to eight directors effective upon his departure. Mr. Connolly's decision was not due to any disagreement with the company.

• · Mr. Connolly's term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
• · The board size was reduced from nine to eight directors effective upon Mr. Connolly's departure.
• · No disagreement with the company was cited as the reason for Mr. Connolly's decision.

24-08-2026

EBR Systems announced the impending departure of Chief Commercial Officer Erik Strandberg, with President and CEO John McCutcheon assuming interim commercial leadership while a replacement is sought. The company stated it expects no negative impact on US commercial adoption and will focus on accelerating field team training to support increasing clinical demand for its WiSE wireless cardiac pacing device.

• · The transition is expected to occur in the coming months.
• · A search is being conducted to identify a replacement Chief Commercial Officer.
• · The company will focus on accelerating outstanding training requirements in the field team to support ongoing and increasing clinical demand.
• · WiSE is an investigational device in most markets and is currently only available for sale in the US.