US Executive Officer Management Changes SEC — September 02, 2026

02-09-2026

Associated Banc-Corp announced the planned retirement of EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Randall J. Erickson, effective October 13, 2026, with Angela M.W. Kelley succeeding him. Kelley brings 20 years of corporate law and executive management experience, most recently as CEO of Diversity Lab/Talent Multipliers, and will report directly to President and CEO Andy Harmening. Erickson will remain in an advisory capacity through the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

• · Kelley, 45, previously served as CEO of Diversity Lab/Talent Multipliers since 2025, EVP Director of Wealth Management at Heartland Financial USA from 2024 until its acquisition by UMB Financial in 2025, and general counsel at PacWest Bancorp (2021-2023) and NBT Bancorp (2019-2021).
• · Erickson, 67, retires after more than 14 years as EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Associated.
• · Kelley will be based in Milwaukee and report directly to President and CEO Andy Harmening.
• · Associated Banc-Corp is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin with total assets of $52 billion and over 200 banking locations across six states.

02-09-2026

The Hershey Company announced Dave Hulays as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2, 2026, succeeding Steve Voskuil, who will retire in early 2027 and transition to SVP, Strategic Projects to support the leadership transition. Hulays brings nearly 30 years of financial leadership experience, including 15 years at Procter & Gamble, and has held progressively senior finance roles at Hershey since 2012. The company continues to generate more than $11.7 billion in annual revenues with over 20,000 employees worldwide.

• · Dave Hulays previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance at Hershey.
• · Hulays joined Hershey in 2012 as VP Finance, Canada.
• · Hulays spent 15 years at Procter & Gamble in roles spanning Commercial, Supply Chain, Strategy and FP&A, Global Business Development, and Global Business Services.
• · Steve Voskuil led Hershey's finance organization for the past seven years.
• · Voskuil announced his intent to retire in early 2027.
• · Hulays holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from York University's Schulich School of Business.
• · Hershey has operated for more than 130 years and founded Milton Hershey School in 1909.

02-09-2026

BioRestorative Therapies (BRTX) dismissed its auditor CBIZ CPAs P.C. effective August 28, 2026, and engaged Bush & Associates CPA as its new independent registered public accounting firm for FY2026. Simultaneously, the company underwent a leadership transition: Interim CEO/CFO Katharyn Field stepped down and entered a consulting agreement, Mika Grasso was appointed Interim CEO, and Anna Skowron was appointed CFO. The auditor change and officer departures were not due to any disagreements or reportable events, though the prior auditor's report included a going-concern qualification.

• · CBIZ's report on FY2025 financials included an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
• · No disagreements or reportable events occurred between the company and CBIZ during FY2025 and the subsequent interim period through August 28, 2026.
• · Mika Grasso, age 29, was originally appointed to the Board in June 2026 as a designee of Bowery Group LLC under a Revolving Loan Agreement.
• · Anna Skowron serves as CFO on a non-employee, fractional basis through BPC Consulting Ltd. and also serves as CFO of GridAI Technologies Corp. and Powell Max Limited.
• · The Board approved a form of indemnification agreement for Mr. Grasso, Ms. Skowron, and Ms. Field on September 1, 2026.

02-09-2026

On September 1, 2026, Brad Hively notified Starling Oncology, Inc. (formerly The Oncology Institute, Inc.) of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the 2027 annual meeting. He will continue as a director until the meeting but immediately stepped down as Vice Chairman and from the Compliance Committee. The departure is not due to any disagreement with the company.

• · Brad Hively will continue to serve as a director until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
• · Effective immediately, he is no longer Vice Chairman of the Board or a member of the Compliance Committee or any other Board committees.
• · The decision is not the result of any disagreement with the company regarding operations, policies, or practices.

02-09-2026

ExlService Holdings, Inc. (EXLS) announced that Vivek Jetley, President and Head of Insurance, Healthcare and Life Sciences, will depart effective October 26, 2026, to become CEO of Hexaware Technologies Limited. Jetley will remain in his role during the transition period. CEO Rohit Kapoor expressed confidence in the leadership team and the company's ability to continue executing its data and AI strategy without disruption.

• · Vivek Jetley has been with EXL for nearly 20 years.
• · Jetley will continue to serve in his current role and assist with transition over the coming months.
• · EXL is headquartered in New York and operates across six continents.

02-09-2026

Vail Resorts announced that board member Sue Decker will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting after 11 years of service, stepping down to manage her total board commitments. The Board approved a reduction in size to nine members effective at the meeting and is actively searching for an additional independent director, with plans to increase the board back to ten members in early 2027. The company continues its board refreshment efforts, having recently added Bill Hornbuckle, Reggie Chambers, and Iris Knobloch.

• · The Nominating & Governance Committee is conducting a search with a leading independent executive search firm.
• · In July 2026, the company announced the appointment of Bill Hornbuckle to the board.
• · In 2024, the company added Reggie Chambers and Iris Knobloch as board members.
• · Sue Decker joined the boards of Anderson Group, Inc. and Nscale, Ltd. within the last year.

02-09-2026

Acro Biomedical Co., Ltd. announced the resignation of Yu-Ting Su as director, chairman, and CEO effective September 2, 2026, with no disagreement cited. The board appointed Shao-Hsiang Shih as director and chairman, and Jing-Zhou Chen as CEO and CFO, both effective immediately. The new leadership brings experience from publishing, education, and digital platform management, but the company faces a complete turnover of its top management.

• · Yu-Ting Su's resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company.
• · Shao-Hsiang Shih has a background in administrative and education management at Century Publishing Co. and Century Education Center, and holds a Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies.
• · Jing-Zhou Chen founded Dream Born Co., Ltd. in March 2025, which operates a digital lifestyle and short-form video platform with AI-based recommendation technology.
• · Mr. Chen previously led GBT Cloud Kitchen to nearly 100 franchise locations and established centralized food manufacturing and cold-chain distribution.
• · Mr. Chen's earlier career includes semiconductor process engineering at Genes Tech Co., Ltd. and STATS ChipPAC Taiwan.

02-09-2026

On September 2, 2026, Deven Jain resigned as a director of BranchOut Food Inc. (BOF). The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices. No financial impact or other material changes were disclosed.

• · The resignation was effective immediately on September 2, 2026.
• · Mr. Jain's departure was not related to any disagreement with the company.

02-09-2026

Parabilis Medicines, Inc. announced the mutually agreed departure of Chief Medical Officer Fawzi Benzaghou, M.D., effective September 30, 2026. Dr. Benzaghou will receive severance benefits per his employment agreement. The filing does not disclose any financial terms or replacement plans.

• · Departure is effective September 30, 2026.
• · No successor or interim CMO has been announced.
• · The company is an emerging growth company as defined under the Securities Act.

02-09-2026

Fuel Tech, Inc. announced that Vincent J. Arnone resigned as Chairman of the Board, effective September 15, 2026, but will remain a director. The Board elected independent director Sharon L. Jones as the new Chairman, effective September 16, 2026. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company.

• · Vincent J. Arnone's resignation as Chairman is effective September 15, 2026.
• · Sharon L. Jones' election as Chairman is effective September 16, 2026.
• · Mr. Arnone will continue to serve as a member of the Board after stepping down as Chairman.
• · The resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company, management, or the Board.

02-09-2026

AIG announced that Executive Chair Peter Zaffino will step down from the Board effective September 15, 2026, and transition to a Senior Advisor role. Lead Independent Director John Rice has been elected as the new Chair of the Board. The leadership change is part of a planned transition and is not accompanied by any financial results or performance metrics.

• · Peter Zaffino's transition to Senior Advisor is effective September 15, 2026.
• · John Rice has been a member of the AIG Board since March 2022 and served as Lead Independent Director since January 2023.
• · John Rice previously served as Non-Executive Chairman of GE Gas Power (2018-2020) and Vice Chairman of General Electric.
• · The filing contains no financial data, performance metrics, or quantitative comparisons.

02-09-2026

NPK International Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) announced the planned retirement of CFO Gregg Piontek by August 31, 2027, and the appointment of Matthew Warren as Chief Accounting Officer effective August 31, 2026. The company has initiated a formal search for a successor CFO and expects no impact on its financial outlook or strategic priorities.

• · Gregg Piontek has served as CFO since 2011 and has nearly 20 years of service to the company.
• · Matthew Warren was appointed CAO effective August 31, 2026, and will serve as principal accounting officer.
• · Matthew Warren previously served as Vice President of Accounting & Financial Reporting since April 2026, Corporate Controller from June 2022 to April 2026, and Director of Financial Reporting and Assistant Corporate Controller from April 2018 to June 2022.
• · Matthew Warren is a CPA and began his career at Deloitte & Touche.

02-09-2026

Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced several executive officer appointments effective September 1, 2026, to strengthen execution of its Total Home strategy and position the company for its next growth phase. Key appointments include Joseph M. McFarland III as EVP of Pro and Home Services, Quonta D. Vance as EVP of Stores, Seemantini Godbole as EVP and Chief Information and AI Officer, Adam D. Filipponi as EVP of Strategy and Business Development, and Jennifer E. Wilson as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer. The appointments aim to better connect scaled capabilities across Pro, digital, loyalty, fulfillment, and Home Services, establishing clearer accountability and faster execution against growth opportunities.

• · The appointments are effective September 1, 2026.
• · The filing was signed by Juliette W. Pryor, EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary.
• · The company has invested in and built capabilities across Pro, digital, loyalty, fulfillment, and Home Services over the past several years.

02-09-2026

Destination XL Group, Inc. (DXLG) announced the appointment of James E. 'Jimmy' Olsson as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Olsson, who has been consulting with DXL since September 2025, will oversee direct businesses, retail stores, merchandising, planning, global sourcing, and brand strategy to accelerate the company's integrated-commerce growth. The filing also notes a proposed merger with FullBeauty Brands as a forward-looking risk, but no financial metrics or period-over-period comparisons are provided.

• · Mr. Olsson has more than two decades of senior executive, growth, and merchandising leadership across apparel and retail brands.
• · He previously served as CEO and co-founder of Todd Snyder, leading it through acquisition by American Eagle Outfitters.
• · He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts.
• · The filing references a proposed merger with FullBeauty Brands as a risk factor.

02-09-2026

Murphy USA Inc. appointed Anish K. Shah as Vice President & Controller, effective September 1, 2026, succeeding Donald R. Smith, Jr. as principal accounting officer. Mr. Shah brings over 30 years of experience from PwC. His compensation includes a $360,000 base salary, 50% target cash bonus, 80% target equity award, a $25,000 sign-on bonus, and relocation benefits.

• · Mr. Shah, age 53, has over 30 years of experience and previously served as an Assurance Partner at PwC, auditing clients in energy, utilities, and renewables sectors.
• · There are no family relationships between Mr. Shah and any officer or director, and no material interests in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).

02-09-2026

On August 27, 2026, director Hugh Frater notified Better Home & Finance Holding Company of his intention to resign from the Board if former CEO Vishal Garg assumes any executive role, including a director with executive responsibilities. The filing signals potential governance instability tied to Garg's possible return to management. No financial metrics are provided in this filing.

• · Hugh Frater's resignation is conditional on Vishal Garg taking an executive role.
• · Vishal Garg is the former CEO and currently serves as a director.
• · The filing was signed by Paula Tuffin, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary.
• · No financial impact or quantitative data is disclosed in this filing.

02-09-2026

Kroger announced the appointment of Mark Ibbotson as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14, 2026. Ibbotson brings extensive experience from senior roles at Walmart and Asda, including expertise in omnichannel retail and operational transformation. The filing provides only the executive hire with no financial performance data for the company concurrently.

• · Ibbotson's start date is September 14, 2026.
• · His most recent role was Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company (2022–2026).
• · At Walmart, he was EVP of Central Operations and Realty, overseeing store operations, real estate, asset protection, and digital transformation.
• · He joined Walmart U.S. in 2015 as SVP of Innovation.
• · Ibbotson was COO at Asda, overseeing hundreds of stores and expanding eCommerce capabilities.
• · The filing is labeled as a Regulation FD disclosure (Item 7.01) and includes an exhibit.
• · There were no departures or financial metrics reported in this filing.

02-09-2026

Zoom Communications announced the appointment of Jeff Epstein, former Oracle CFO and current Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Jonathan Chadwick will retire from the board after nearly ten years of service, effective November 19, 2026. The changes bring fresh strategic expertise in B2B software and AI while marking the departure of a long-tenured director.

• · Jeff Epstein holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BA from Yale University.
• · Jonathan Chadwick's retirement is effective November 19, 2026.
• · Epstein currently serves on the boards of Autodesk, AvePoint, and Twilio, and previously served on the boards of Okta, Couchbase, Poshmark, and Shutterstock.

02-09-2026

Solidion Technology Inc. appointed three new independent directors—Kimi L. Ellen, Mark N. Schwartz, and Dante W. Robinson—effective August 31, 2026, strengthening the board's financial, audit, and governance expertise as the company advances its battery commercialization strategy. The board now consists of seven directors, a majority of whom are independent. No financial results or operational metrics were disclosed in this filing.

• · Kimi L. Ellen was named to Forbes' Top 200 CPAs in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025 and to '50 Women to Watch for Boards' in 2025.
• · Mark N. Schwartz previously served on the board of directors of Starbucks Corporation.
• · Karin-Joyce Tjon has served as a director since the closing of Solidion's IPO and has over 6 years of executive management experience as a CEO for publicly listed companies.
• · John Davis has a background in battery technology operations, including roles at BTECH, Primet Precision Materials, Global Graphene Group, and BrightVolt.

02-09-2026

Nexalin Technology, Inc. announced the departure of Carolyn Shelton, Senior Vice President of Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs, effective August 28, 2026. The separation agreement includes one month of base salary, a $20,000 bonus, accelerated stock option vesting, extended exercise period, and health insurance subsidy through September 30, 2026. This executive departure may impact the company's regulatory and clinical operations, though no successor or interim replacement has been disclosed.

• · Departure date: August 28, 2026
• · Separation includes one month of continued base salary
• · Health insurance subsidy runs through September 30, 2026
• · No successor or interim appointment announced
• · Separation agreement includes standard confidentiality, non-disparagement, and cooperation provisions

02-09-2026

Reliability Inc. (RLBY) announced the mutual departure of CEO Nicholas Tsahalis effective August 21, 2026, who also left the Board. Under a separation agreement, the company will pay his $287,800 base salary for 12 months and COBRA coverage through year-end, replacing a lump-sum severance. Mark Speck was appointed President (retaining CFO role) and John Pickeral was named EVP & COO, effective September 2, 2026. The transition includes both a CEO departure and executive promotions, but no financial performance data is provided in this filing.

• · CEO departure was mutual and effective August 21, 2026; separation agreement became effective August 28, 2026
• · Separation payments include base salary continuation for 12 months and COBRA through Dec 31, 2026, in lieu of a lump-sum severance of $287,800
• · Mark Speck continues as CFO while taking on President role (held CFO since Oct 2019 at parent and Apr 2019 at MMG)
• · John Pickeral joined MMG in July 2025 as VP of Client Development before being promoted to EVP & COO
• · No family relationships or transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure were identified for the new appointees

02-09-2026

American Healthcare REIT (AHR) announced the appointment of Aric Chang as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Brian Peay who is retiring after 10 years. Chang joins from Public Storage, where he oversaw approximately $16 billion of capital deployment. The leadership transition is part of AHR's strategy to strengthen capital allocation and finance as it scales its operating platform.

• · Chang holds a bachelor's degree in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
• · Chang's career includes senior roles at NYSE-listed REITs, real estate private equity, and REIT research.
• · Chang will lead an experienced finance organization including Kenny Lin, Charlynn H. Diapo, and Alan Peterson.

02-09-2026

Liberty Capital Corporation announced management changes effective October 1, 2026. Renee L. Wilm will transition from Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer to Senior Advisor, while Philip J. Boeckman, a former partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, will become the new Chief Legal Officer. The changes are part of a leadership transition with no financial metrics disclosed.

• · Philip J. Boeckman was a Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 1999 to 2026, and previously served as Managing Partner of its London office and Co-Head of EMEA Capital Markets.
• · Boeckman graduated cum laude from Westminster College and received his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Missouri.
• · Boeckman serves on the Board of Trustees of Westminster College and as Senior Fellow for America's National Churchill Museum.
• · Renee L. Wilm will continue to provide strategic guidance as Senior Advisor.

02-09-2026

Liberty Media Corporation announced management changes effective October 1, 2026: Philip J. Boeckman will become Chief Legal Officer, succeeding Renee L. Wilm who will transition to Senior Advisor. Mr. Boeckman joins from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP where he was a Partner and Co-Head of EMEA Capital Markets. Ms. Wilm will continue providing strategic guidance to the leadership team.

• · Philip J. Boeckman was a Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 1999 to 2026, joined as Associate in 1991, relocated to London office in 2000, served as Managing Partner and Co-Head of EMEA Capital Markets.
• · Mr. Boeckman helped grow Cravath's London office from less than 10 lawyers to more than 40 lawyers.
• · Mr. Boeckman graduated cum laude from Westminster College and received J.D. magna cum laude from University of Missouri.
• · Renee L. Wilm will transition to Senior Advisor effective October 1, 2026, providing strategic guidance and counsel.

02-09-2026

Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. announced management changes effective October 1, 2026. Philip J. Boeckman, a former partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, will become Chief Legal Officer, while Renee L. Wilm will transition to Senior Advisor. The filing contains no financial data or period-over-period comparisons.

• · Philip J. Boeckman was a Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 1999 to 2026, joined as Associate in 1991, relocated to London in 2000, served as Managing Partner and Co-Head of EMEA Capital Markets.
• · Boeckman helped grow Cravath's London office from less than 10 lawyers to more than 40 lawyers.
• · Boeckman graduated cum laude from Westminster College (Missouri) and received J.D. magna cum laude from University of Missouri.
• · Renee L. Wilm will transition to Senior Advisor effective October 1, 2026, providing strategic guidance and counsel.

02-09-2026

Allogene Therapeutics announced the retirement of EVP and CFO Geoffrey Parker, effective November 6, 2026. The departure is a planned retirement, not a termination, and the company has not yet named a successor. This represents a key leadership transition for the biotech firm.

• · Geoffrey Parker's retirement is effective November 6, 2026.
• · The company has not announced a replacement CFO.
• · The filing was signed by CEO Zachary Roberts.

02-09-2026

Definitive Healthcare Corp. announced the appointment of Clay Ritchey as CEO and board member, effective September 8, 2026, succeeding Kevin Coop who departed on August 31, 2026. Ritchey brings over 25 years of healthcare expertise, most recently as CEO of Verato, and the company highlighted its upcoming AI-powered platform. The filing does not include any financial results or period-over-period comparisons, so no quantitative performance metrics are available.

• · Kevin Coop served as CEO from June 2024 to August 31, 2026.
• · Clay Ritchey previously served as CEO of Verato, a healthcare master data management company.
• · The company plans to release a new AI-powered platform combining healthcare data with conversational AI and workflows.

02-09-2026

authID Inc. announced the resignation of CEO Rhoniel A. Daguro effective September 4, 2026, and his appointment as Chairman of the Board. CTO Thomas R. Szoke was appointed Interim CEO, effective the same date. The company also entered into new compensation agreements with both executives, including significant cash bonuses tied to a future 'Corporate Transaction,' while the filing notes substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

• · The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.
• · Thomas R. Szoke is a co-founder of the company and has over 35 years of experience in government security, identity access management, and SaaS solutions.
• · All payments under the Letter Agreements (other than base salary) are subordinate to amounts due under Senior Secured Debentures issued on April 29, 2026.
• · The company's forward-looking statements highlight risks including substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and the risk that it does not identify or consummate a Corporate Transaction.

02-09-2026

Advasa Holdings, Inc. (ADBT) announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Katharyn Field, effective August 27, 2026, citing personal reasons and no disagreement with the company. CEO Grady Ryther will serve as Interim CFO while a search for a permanent successor is underway. The transition introduces temporary leadership uncertainty, but the company has a clear interim plan.

• · Resignation effective August 27, 2026, reported on September 2, 2026.
• · Company is an emerging growth company and has not elected to use the extended transition period for new accounting standards.
• · CFO resignation is not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company, management, or board.

02-09-2026

Heartland Express announced the immediate retirement of Director James G. Pratt on September 1, 2026, after 20 years of service. The departure was not due to any disagreement with management or the Board. Concurrently, Brenda S. Neville was appointed to the Audit and Risk Committee, and Amanda M. Hupfeld assumed the role of Chairperson of that committee. The changes are routine governance transitions with no negative implications for the company.

• · James G. Pratt retired effective September 1, 2026, after 20 years on the Board.
• · Brenda S. Neville replaced Mr. Pratt on the Audit and Risk Committee.
• · Amanda M. Hupfeld became Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee.
• · The retirement was not due to any disagreement with management or the Board.

02-09-2026

Cloudastructure, Inc. (CSAI) repriced approximately 340,513 outstanding stock options held by named executive officers and other employees to $4.97 per share, the closing price on August 26, 2026. The repricing reduced exercise prices from as high as $81.00 per share, reflecting the significant decline in the company's stock price. While the move aims to retain and incentivize key personnel, it also signals that the stock has underperformed dramatically relative to the original grant prices.

• · The repricing was authorized by stockholders at the 2026 Annual Meeting on July 15, 2026.
• · Eligible options were those outstanding as of May 21, 2026 with exercise prices above the August 26, 2026 fair market value.
• · All other material terms of the options (number of shares, vesting, expiration) remain unchanged.
• · The company is an emerging growth company and has elected not to use the extended transition period for new accounting standards.