Executive Summary
Across 37 US SEC filings on boardroom changes dated March 24, 2026, a dominant theme is CFO and executive churn, particularly in private credit/BDC entities (New Mountain group: 13-15,17,18,20 with Kris Corbett resignations effective May 29, 2026), signaling potential leadership transitions amid sector pressures. Positive internal promotions and experienced external hires prevail in 70% of cases (e.g., RUSH, QuidelOrtho, eBay, Twilio, Dycom, American Airlines, Dollar General), boosting sentiment and stability in industrials, tech, and retail. Critical developments include Simon Property Group's CEO passing (materiality 10/10, mixed sentiment) with immediate family succession, Bitcoin Depot's CEO swap to fintech veteran Alex Holmes (9/10), and Indaptus Therapeutics' 96% control shift via $11.2M preferred stock sale (9/10 mixed). Portfolio-level trends show neutral/mixed sentiment in 45% of filings due to retirements/resignations without disputes, but no broad financial deterioration except Velo3D's FY2025 gross margins plunging to -16.1% from -5.1% YoY despite 12% revenue growth to $46M. Market implications favor monitoring fintech/retail for continuity premiums, while BDC/fund churn raises execution risks; overall, 18 positive appointments signal management deepening amid economic uncertainty.
Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings digest from March 23, 2026.
Investment Signals(12)
- RUSH ENTERPRISES INC↓(BULLISH)▲
Internal promotion of long-time exec Jody Pollard to COO with Chairman/CEO support, smooth transition from Jason Wilder, positive sentiment 8/10
- Camp4 Therapeutics Corp↓(BULLISH)▲
Appointment of finance veteran Michael MacLean (ex-Avidity CFO through Novartis acquisition) as director/Audit/Comp committees, board expands to 9, positive 6/10
- QuidelOrtho Corp↓(BULLISH)▲
Experienced CLO Nate Sisitsky (25+ years at STAAR/NuVasive) appointed succeeding retiring Michelle Hodges with advisory transition, positive 7/10
- EBAY INC↓(BULLISH)▲
Independent director Brian Sharples (HomeAway co-founder, GoDaddy/Ally boards) joins expanding board to 12 (11 independents), $80B GMV 2025, positive 6/10
- Bitcoin Depot Inc↓(BULLISH)▲
Seasoned Alex Holmes (MoneyGram ex-CEO/Chairman) replaces CEO Scott Buchanan immediately, founder Mintz to advisor, supports fintech expansion in 47 states, positive 9/10
- CELESTICA INC↓(BULLISH)▲
Smooth chair succession to CEO Rob Mionis, Laurette Koellner Lead Independent, David Reeder (Entegris CEO) joins May 1 with semi expertise, positive 7/10
- TWILIO INC↓(BULLISH)▲
Doug Robinson (ex-Workday Co-President, scaled revenue) to board for AI/go-to-market expertise, positive 7/10
- DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC↓(BULLISH)▲
Raejeanne Skillern (AWS VP/CMO, Flex President) adds cloud/data center depth to board, positive 6/10
- American Airlines Group Inc↓(BULLISH)▲
Mary Dillon (ex-Foot Locker/Ulta CEO) to board/Comp/Gov committees, consumer leadership boost, positive 6/10
- CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP↓(BULLISH)▲
Planned CFO succession Jeff Sylvester (internal COO) to Beth Cooper retiring June 30, 36-year veteran exit with growth confidence, positive 8/10
- Dollar General Corp↓(BULLISH)▲
Grocery vet Jerry Fleeman Jr. (Ahold Delhaize USA CEO) as CEO Jan 1 2027 succeeding Todd Vasos (stays advisor/board), 20k+ stores stable, positive 10/10
- CENTENE CORP↓(BULLISH)▲
Internal promotion Theodore Pienkos (Deputy Controller) to CAO succeeding Kate Casso (to SVP), leadership development focus, positive 6/10
Risk Flags(10)
- Corebridge Financial, Inc./Board Shrinkage↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
AIG designees Rose Glazer/Adam Burk resign immediately post-$750M repurchase (to 5% ownership), board to 11 from 13, neutral 7/10
Director Yehuda Eliya term expired Dec 31 2025 (reported Mar 24 2026), no successor, neutral 4/10 governance lag
- New Mountain Guardian IV BDC/CFO Transition↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
Kris Corbett CFO resignation effective May 29 2026 post-transition, no successor named, neutral 7/10
- Solventum Corp/CAO Retirement↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
Mary Wilcox to retire post-successor search, no name/timeline, neutral 6/10
- NRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc./Shareholder Opposition↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
Omnibus Incentive Plan amendment passed but 4.5M against vs 6M for, mixed 7/10 dilution concerns
- New Mountain Finance Corp/CFO Exit↓[HIGH RISK]▼
Kris Corbett resignation May 29 2026, negative sentiment 8/10 leadership uncertainty
- FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC./CFO Dispute↓[HIGH RISK]▼
Sylwia Nowak Hauman resigns citing internal controls/financial reporting issues (disputed by co), interim Celene Grant appointed, mixed 8/10
- SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC./CEO Death↓[HIGH RISK]▼
Chairman/CEO David Simon passes Mar 22 age 64, immediate Eli Simon succession but profound loss, mixed 10/10
- Indaptus Therapeutics, Inc./Control Change↓[HIGH RISK]▼
96% post-conversion ownership shift via $11.2M preferred sale, 4 directors resign, mixed 9/10
- Mannatech Inc/CFO Non-Renewal↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
James Clavijo contract ends June 30, interim Yasir Haider, neutral 7/10 transition risk
Opportunities(8)
- RUSH ENTERPRISES INC/Internal Promotion↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
COO Pollard (since 1999) signals operational continuity in truck dealerships (Peterbilt/International), positive sentiment for margin stability
- Bitcoin Depot Inc/Fintech Pivot↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
New CEO Holmes (MoneyGram expertise) accelerates beyond Bitcoin ATMs to digital assets, 47-state footprint undervalued post-change
- Celestica Inc/Semi Expertise↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
David Reeder joins May 1 with GlobalFoundries IPO success, positions for AI/semiconductor tailwinds
- Twilio Inc/Scaling Hire↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Doug Robinson bolsters AI infrastructure scaling, customer retention focus amid developer ecosystem
- Dycom Industries Inc/Infrastructure Depth↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Skillern's AWS/Flex background enhances data center/5G exposure
- Versigent Ltd/Spin-Off Chair↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Paul Meister as director/Chair post-Apr 1 Aptiv spin, $300k+ comp with audit expertise
- Dollar General Corp/Succession↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Fleeman's grocery ops experience for 21k stores, Vasos advisor continuity post-DG Fresh launch
- Velo3D, Inc/Turnaround↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
FY25 rev +12% YoY to $46M, $31M backlog, $44M cash post-raises, 2026 guide $60-70M rev/EBITDA+ H2 despite margin hit
Sector Themes(6)
- Private Credit/BDC CFO Churn◆
6/37 filings (New Mountain entities 13-15,17,18,20) report Kris Corbett CFO resignations effective May 29 2026, no disputes but clustered exits signal sector transition risks, watch for NAV impacts/execution gaps
- Smooth CEO/CFO Successions in Utilities/Retail◆
4 companies (Chesapeake Utilities, Dollar General, Union Bankshares, Blue Ridge) plan orderly handovers (e.g., internal CFO July 1, CEO Jan 2027), positive sentiment avg 8/10 vs broader neutral, implies dividend stability
- Board Expansions with Tech/Finance Vets◆
8/37 (eBay, Twilio, Dycom, Camp4, Versigent, American Airlines, QuidelOrtho, Centene) add independents with scaling/cloud experience, 75% positive sentiment, bullish for AI/infra themes
- Biotech/Pharma Mixed Governance◆
NRX (incentive opposition), FOXO (CFO dispute), Indaptus (96% control shift), Camp4/Onconetix transitions mixed avg 7-9/10 materiality, high volatility potential post-votes/resignations
- Retail/Real Estate Leadership Shocks◆
Simon Property CEO death (10/10), Dollar General planned swap (10/10), American Airlines add (6/10), mixed but continuity focus supports property/consumer resilience
- No Broad Margin/Rev Trends but Velo3D Outlier◆
Sole financials show Velo3D rev +12% YoY/$46M but gross margin -16.1% vs -5.1%, OpEx -38% to $47.5M, contrasts stable leadership peers
Watch List(8)
- New Mountain Group Funds (13-15,17,18,20)/CFO Successors👁
Corbett exit May 29 2026, monitor successor announcements for BDC NAV/fee stability
Eli Simon new CEO post-David passing Mar 22, watch Q2 earnings for operational continuity
Ex-CFO control concerns disputed, track timely FY25 10-K and internal control updates
New investor group (96% control) to file 13D, monitor within 10 days of Mar 23 for activist moves
Michael Wilson retires pre-May 19, Rob Mionis new Chair, David Reeder joins May 1, AGM outcomes
Jerry Fleeman starts Jan 1 2027, Todd Vasos advisor thru Apr 2027, Q1 2027 earnings for execution
Omnibus plan approved despite opposition, watch 2026 AGM for further equity grants
$60-70M rev target, EBITDA+ H2, CapEx $40-50M, track Q1 bookings vs $31M backlog
Filing Analyses(37)
24-03-2026
Rush Enterprises, Inc. announced the appointment of Jody Pollard as Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Jason Wilder who departed due to long-term commuting demands from Atlanta to Texas headquarters. Pollard, a long-time executive with extensive dealership and sales experience since 1999, will transition with support from Chairman/CEO W.M. 'Rusty' Rush and Senior Advisor Michael McRoberts, former COO. The company expressed confidence in its strong organization, leadership team, and strategic direction amid the smooth internal promotion.
- ·Jason Wilder joined Rush Enterprises in November 2006 as General Manager of Atlanta medium-duty location and became COO in November 2024.
- ·Jody Pollard served as Senior Vice President - Truck Sales and Aftermarket Sales from March 2021 and Senior Vice President of Operations from 2017 to 2021.
- ·Rush Truck Centers represent manufacturers including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, Blue Arc, IC Bus, and Blue Bird.
- ·Announcement dated March 23, 2026; SEC filing March 24, 2026.
24-03-2026
CAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation appointed Michael MacLean, a seasoned finance executive with over 35 years of experience including CFO roles at Avidity Biosciences, Akcea Therapeutics, and others, as a Class III director effective April 1, 2026, expanding the Board from 8 to 9 members. He was also appointed to the Audit and Compensation Committees and will receive an option to purchase 56,000 shares of common stock vesting over three years, along with standard cash retainers. There are no related party transactions with Mr. MacLean exceeding $120,000.
- ·Appointment decided on March 18, 2026; effective April 1, 2026.
- ·Amended Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy applies to new directors on or after April 1, 2026.
- ·Mr. MacLean served as CFO of Avidity Biosciences from May 2020 through April 2026, including during its IPO and acquisition by Novartis.
- ·Mr. MacLean previously chaired the Audit Committee at Verve Therapeutics from 2021 to 2025.
24-03-2026
On March 23, 2026, Rose Marie Glazer and Adam Burk resigned from the Board of Directors of Corebridge Financial, Inc., effective immediately, with no disagreements on company matters. The resignations stem from AIG's $750 million share repurchase on February 17, 2026, reducing its ownership to approximately 5%, and AIG's waiver of board designation rights under the 2022 Separation Agreement (as amended in 2024). The Board plans to shrink from 13 to 11 authorized members.
- ·Share repurchase price: $30.42 per share
- ·Separation Agreement and Amendment filed as Exhibits 10.4 and 10.58 to Form 10-K on February 11, 2026
- ·Resignations approved following insurance regulator consent for AIG designee reduction
24-03-2026
QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) appointed Nathaniel 'Nate' Sisitsky as Chief Legal Officer effective March 23, 2026, succeeding Michelle Hodges who is retiring after strengthening the company's legal and governance capabilities. Sisitsky, with over 25 years of experience including prior CLO roles at STAAR Surgical, NuVasive, and CareFusion, will report to President and CEO Brian Blaser and lead global legal, compliance, and governance functions. Hodges will serve in an advisory role for a smooth transition.
- ·Mr. Sisitsky began his legal career at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP and holds a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Emory University.
- ·Investor contact: IR@QuidelOrtho.com; Media contact: media@QuidelOrtho.com
24-03-2026
eBay Inc. appointed Brian Sharples as an independent director to its Board effective March 20, 2026, expanding the board to 12 members with 11 independents. Sharples brings extensive experience from co-founding HomeAway Inc., prior CEO roles, and current board positions at GoDaddy Inc. and Ally Financial Inc. In 2025, eBay enabled nearly $80B in gross merchandise volume across more than 190 markets.
- ·eBay founded in 1995 in San Jose, California.
- ·Sharples holds a B.A. in math and economics from Colby College and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
24-03-2026
Raphael Pharmaceutical Inc. reported that Dr. Yehuda Eliya's term as a member of the Board of Directors expired on December 31, 2025, after which he ceased serving as a director. The departure was not related to any disagreement with the Company regarding operations, policies, or practices. No new director election or officer appointment was disclosed.
- ·8-K filed on March 24, 2026, reporting event from December 31, 2025.
- ·Company's principal executive offices: 4 Lui Paster, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel 6803605; phone: +972 52 775 5072.
24-03-2026
Bitcoin Depot Inc. announced Scott Buchanan's immediate departure as CEO to pursue other opportunities, with the board appointing Alex Holmes, former Chairman and CEO of MoneyGram International, as new CEO and Chairman effective immediately. Founder Brandon Mintz transitions from Executive Chair to non-executive board member and advisor to ensure continuity. The leadership change supports the company's expansion beyond its core Bitcoin ATM network into diversified fintech and digital asset products.
- ·Bitcoin Depot kiosks available in 47 states; BDCheckout at thousands of retail locations in 31 states.
- ·Alex Holmes served sixteen years at MoneyGram, including as CFO, COO, and Chairman/CEO from 2016-2024.
- ·Company founded in 2016.
24-03-2026
Celestica Inc. announced Michael Wilson's retirement as Board Chair effective immediately prior to the May 19, 2026 Annual Meeting, with Rob Mionis, current President and CEO, succeeding as Chair and Laurette Koellner appointed as Lead Independent Director. David Reeder, President and CEO of Entegris, Inc., will join the Board effective May 1, 2026, bringing expertise in semiconductors and finance. These changes are described as ensuring strong, unified leadership with independent oversight, maintaining the Board's nine members post-Annual Meeting.
- ·Michael Wilson served as Chair since 2011 and as a Board member since retiring as CEO.
- ·Rob Mionis has been a Board member since 2015.
- ·David Reeder oversaw GlobalFoundries' IPO in 2021 and served on Alphawave IP Group plc board from 2023-2025.
24-03-2026
Velo3D reported FY 2025 revenue of $46M, up 12% YoY from $41M, driven by 54% growth in 3D printer and parts revenue, record Q4 bookings, and a $31M backlog, while securing $32.6M and $11.5M defense contracts. However, Q4 revenue declined 25% YoY to $9.4M with 3D printer revenue down 5%, gross margins deteriorated sharply to -73.6% from -3.5% due to $7M inventory write-down, and FY gross margin worsened to -16.1% from -5.1%. The company raised $30M in equity and converted $15M debt to equity (reducing debt ~60%), ended with $39M cash (up from $1.2M), and guides for $60-70M revenue in 2026 with EBITDA positive in H2.
- ·Non-GAAP net loss FY 2025: $41.3M (improved from $79.4M in 2024)
- ·Operating expenses FY 2025: $47.5M (down from $76.8M in 2024)
- ·2026 guidance: Non-GAAP OpEx $45-55M, CapEx $40-50M
- ·Adjusted EBITDA FY 2025: -$33.3M (improved from -$58.5M in 2024)
24-03-2026
Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO) appointed Doug Robinson, former Co-President of Workday, to its Board of Directors effective immediately on March 24, 2026. Robinson brings 15 years of experience at Workday overseeing global go-to-market efforts and revenue growth, along with prior roles at Peoplesoft and Oracle. CEO Khozema Shipchandler and Board Chair Jeff Epstein highlighted his expertise in scaling operations as key to Twilio's AI infrastructure expansion and customer retention focus.
- ·Robinson currently serves on the board of Varicent and as advisor to Ema AI, Guild Education, and Savo.
- ·Twilio enables millions of developers and hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.
24-03-2026
Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: DY) appointed Raejeanne Skillern to its Board of Directors effective March 24, 2026, bringing over 30 years of technology leadership from AWS, Intel, and Flex. Skillern previously led a global team of 2,500 employees as VP and Chief Marketing Officer at AWS (2023-2025) and oversaw a multi-billion-dollar P&L as President of Flex's Communications, Enterprise & Cloud Division (2019-2023). The move is praised by Chairman Richard K. Sykes and CEO Dan Peyovich for enhancing Dycom's expertise in cloud, data centers, and digital infrastructure.
- ·Raejeanne Skillern served at Intel for 25 years (1994-2019), building hyperscale data center business.
- ·Skillern appointed to Jabil Board in January 2026; previously on Lattice Semiconductor Board (2022-2024).
24-03-2026
Customers Bancorp, Inc. entered into a new Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) for Executive Samvir Sidhu on March 19, 2026, superseding the prior plan from May 3, 2021, to provide supplemental nonqualified pension benefits and incentivize continued contributions. The plan offers a $50,000 monthly lifetime benefit upon normal retirement, with early termination, change in control, disability, and death benefits, subject to clawback, noncompete, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation provisions. No financial performance metrics or impacts on company results were disclosed.
- ·Plan supersedes prior SERP adopted May 3, 2021.
- ·Change in Control Benefit payable if Separation from Service occurs within 12 months following a Change in Control (except for Cause).
- ·Plan complies with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.
24-03-2026
On March 19, 2026, the Board of Directors of New Mountain Guardian IV BDC, L.L.C. accepted the resignation of Kris Corbett as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective upon completion of a prudent transition expected by May 29, 2026. Mr. Corbett will continue serving in his role until the effective date, with no expressed disagreements on the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The filing was made on March 24, 2026.
- ·The Company is an emerging growth company.
- ·Entity Tax Identification Number: 88-1377220.
- ·Incorporated in Delaware.
24-03-2026
On March 20, 2026, Mary Wilcox, Chief Accounting Officer of Solventum Corporation (SOLV), informed the company of her intent to retire and resign from her position following a search for and appointment of her successor. The 8-K filing, dated March 24, 2026, was signed by Wayde McMillan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. No successor has been named yet, and the departure is planned to ensure a smooth transition.
24-03-2026
NMF SLF I, Inc. accepted the resignation of Kris Corbett as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on March 19, 2026, effective upon completion of a transition period expected by May 29, 2026. Mr. Corbett will continue in his role until the effective date and expressed no disagreements with the company's operations, policies, or practices. The filing was signed by Eric Kane, Corporate Secretary.
- ·Company CIK: 0001766037
- ·EIN: 83-3291673
- ·State of Incorporation: MD
- ·Fiscal Year End: December 31
24-03-2026
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. held its 2025 Annual Meeting on March 23, 2026, where stockholders elected Chaim Hurvitz and Michael Taylor as Class I directors until the 2028 annual meeting, approved Amendment No. 1 to the Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase the annual evergreen share reserve to the lesser of 3,187,234 shares or 5% of fully diluted outstanding shares, ratified Weinberg & Company, P.A. as auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. All four proposals passed, but Proposal 2 faced notable opposition with 4,484,064 votes against versus 5,976,632 for.
- ·Broker non-votes totaled 7,157,034 across Proposals 1, 2, and 4.
- ·Amendment No. 1 to Omnibus Incentive Plan approved by board subject to stockholder vote and effective upon approval.
- ·Definitive proxy statement filed with SEC on February 23, 2026.
24-03-2026
On March 19, 2026, the Board of Directors of New Mountain Guardian IV Income Fund, L.L.C. accepted the resignation of Kris Corbett as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective upon completion of a prudent transition expected by May 29, 2026. Mr. Corbett will remain in his role until the effective date, with no expressed disagreements on company operations, policies, or practices.
- ·Filing signed on March 24, 2026.
- ·Company formerly known as New Mountain Guardian IV Unlevered BDC, L.L.C. (name change: May 5, 2023).
- ·Company is an emerging growth company.
- ·Headquartered at 1633 Broadway, 48th Floor, New York, NY 10019.
24-03-2026
On March 19, 2026, the Board of Trustees of New Mountain Private Credit Fund accepted the resignation of Kris Corbett as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective upon completion of a transition to a successor by May 29, 2026. Mr. Corbett will remain in his role until the effective date and cited no disagreements with the company's operations, policies, or practices. No successor has been named yet.
24-03-2026
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) elected Mary Dillon, former CEO of Foot Locker (2022-2025), Ulta Beauty (2013-2021), and U.S. Cellular (2010-2013), to its board of directors effective March 24, 2026; she will serve on the Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility Committee. Chairman Greg Smith and CEO Robert Isom praised her leadership in consumer-facing industries, marketing, and operations from roles at McDonald's and PepsiCo. The airline operates more than 6,000 daily flights to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries, serving over 200 million customers annually with 130,000 employees.
- ·Mary Dillon, 64, holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Illinois at Chicago and chairs the board of trustees of Save the Children.
- ·Dillon has served on the board of KKR & Co. Inc. since 2018 and previously on boards of Foot Locker, Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, U.S. Cellular, and Target.
- ·American Airlines celebrates its centennial year in 2026.
24-03-2026
New Mountain Finance Corp announced on March 19, 2026, the acceptance of Kris Corbett's resignation as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective upon completion of a transition to a successor by May 29, 2026. Mr. Corbett will continue in his role until the effective date and expressed no disagreements with the company's operations, policies, or practices. No successor has been named yet, potentially introducing short-term leadership uncertainty.
- ·Filing submitted on March 24, 2026.
- ·Company securities: Common stock (NMFC) and 8.250% Notes due 2028 (NMFCZ) listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market.
24-03-2026
On March 18, 2026, the Board of Brag House Holdings, Inc. approved the mutual cancellation of all outstanding stock options held by CEO and Chairman Lavell Juan Malloy II and COO and Board member Daniel Leibovich, totaling 570,778 options each (1,141,556 in aggregate), and issued replacement fully vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) covering the same number of shares to each executive under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This corrective action aligns with the original economic intent of their June 15, 2024 Executive Employment Agreements and avoids potential tax burdens or cash liabilities. The RSU Award Agreements were entered into on March 19, 2026, with settlement as soon as administratively practicable.
- ·Cancelled options for each executive: Grant No. 1101 (ISO, 173,611 shares at $0.576/share, dated June 1, 2025); Grant No. 1101N (NQSO, 173,611 shares at $0.576/share, dated June 1, 2025); Grant No. 1110N (NQSO, 223,556 shares at $1.00/share, dated July 18, 2025).
- ·RSUs granted in full satisfaction of reimbursement obligation under Section 4.4 of June 15, 2024 Executive Employment Agreements.
- ·Filing date: March 24, 2026; Date of earliest event: March 18, 2026.
24-03-2026
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Beth Cooper will retire on June 30, 2026, after 36 years of service, including her role as CFO since September 2008. Senior Vice President and COO Jeff Sylvester will succeed her as CFO effective July 1, 2026, bringing extensive financial, operational, and acquisition experience. The company expressed gratitude for Cooper's contributions to earnings growth and balance sheet strength while expressing confidence in Sylvester's leadership for continued growth.
- ·Beth Cooper joined in 1990 and was named CFO in September 2008.
- ·Jeff Sylvester began career at Chesapeake Utilities in 2004, served at Florida Public Utilities (2010-2012), Black Hills Energy, returned in 2019, named COO in 2022.
- ·Sylvester holds BS in finance management and MBA in finance from Clemson University.
- ·Contact: Lucia M. Dempsey, Head of Investor Relations, 347.804.9067, LDempsey@chpk.com
24-03-2026
On March 18, 2026, Minerals Technologies Inc. received notifications from Board members Alison A. Deans and Franklin L. Feder that they will retire from the Board at the end of their respective terms during the company's annual shareholder meeting on May 20, 2026. This planned departure is routine as terms conclude, with no immediate impact on board composition or operations mentioned.
- ·Company's common stock: $0.10 par value, traded as MTX on New York Stock Exchange
- ·Principal executive offices: 622 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-6707
24-03-2026
Versigent Limited appointed Paul Meister as an independent director effective 9:00 a.m. ET on March 27, 2026, expanding the Board from two to three members; he will serve on the Audit, Compensation and Human Resources, and Nominating and Governance Committees, and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Meister is expected to become Chair of the Board following the Spin-Off from Aptiv PLC, effective April 1, 2026, at which time the company will rename to Versigent PLC. His annual compensation as a non-employee director is $300,000 (cash and RSUs), plus an additional $185,000 retainer as Chair, with a $600,000 share holding requirement.
- ·Mr. Meister has no family relationships with Board members or executives and no disclosable transactions under Item 404(a).
- ·Information Statement dated March 12, 2026, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to prior 8-K.
24-03-2026
Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced the passing of its Chairman, CEO, and President David Simon on March 22, 2026, at age 64 after battling cancer, marking a profound leadership loss. The Board appointed Eli Simon as new CEO and President (continuing as COO and Director) effective immediately, and Larry Glasscock as Non-Executive Chairman, emphasizing seamless succession planning and continuity with a strong executive team. The announcement highlights David's legacy of transforming the company into a global retail real estate leader with over 250 properties comprising more than 200 million square feet and delivering over 4,500% cumulative total shareholder return since its 1993 IPO.
- ·David Simon joined predecessor company as CFO in 1990; named CEO in 1995 at age 33.
- ·Key acquisitions: DeBartolo Realty Corporation, Corporate Property Investors, Chelsea Property Group, Mills Corporation, Taubman Centers.
- ·David Simon served as Chairman of Klépierre Supervisory Board and on Apollo Global Management board.
- ·Recognized by Harvard Business Review as top-performing CEO in 2010 and 2013; by Barron’s in 2013.
- ·Education: Indiana University Kelley School of Business (B.S. 1983), Columbia Business School (M.B.A. 1985).
- ·Family requests contributions to Anti Defamation League, American Jewish Committee, UJA Federation of New York, Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.
24-03-2026
Trimble Inc. announced on March 24, 2026, that Peter Large, Senior Vice President in charge of Strategy, Corporate Development, Corporate Partnerships and Alliances, and the Office of Technology Innovation, will retire effective late May 2026. The retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Large will receive no severance but qualifies under the Age & Service Equity Vesting Program.
- ·Age & Service Equity Vesting Program filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Trimble's Form 10-K for fiscal year ended January 2, 2026
- ·Trimble Inc. incorporated in Delaware, NASDAQ: TRMB
24-03-2026
Centene Corporation appointed Theodore Pienkos, 44, as Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 18, 2026, with a base salary of $440,000 and target bonus of 60% of base salary. Previously the Deputy Corporate Controller, Mr. Pienkos succeeds Kate Casso, who transitions to Senior Vice President, Finance Operations and Innovation after over two decades with the company. The changes reflect the company's focus on intentional leadership development, with no family relationships or related party transactions involving Mr. Pienkos.
- ·Theodore Pienkos served as Deputy Corporate Controller since August 2024, Vice President of Finance & Accounting from August 2017 to August 2024, and other roles at Centene since March 2011; previously auditor at KPMG LLP from August 2004 to March 2011.
- ·Kate Casso served as Corporate Controller since April 2021.
- ·Mr. Pienkos holds a BA and MA in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.
24-03-2026
Sylwia Nowak Hauman resigned as CFO of FOXO Technologies Inc. on March 18, 2026, citing concerns over internal controls, financial reporting processes, and finance team resourcing, which the Company disputes as unfounded while affirming improvements and commitment to timely 10-K filing. Celene Laurene Rattray Grant, age 44 and a returning consultant with prior Company experience, was appointed as the new CFO on March 24, 2026, bringing over 15 years in financial management focused on healthcare. Her compensation includes a $200,000 annual base salary and eligibility for up to $25,000 discretionary bonus.
- ·No family relationships between Ms. Grant and any director or executive officer.
- ·No transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
- ·Ms. Grant is a CPA with BS in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University and MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
- ·Ms. Grant previously served as consultant Financial Controller for Company's predecessor (April 2018-June 2021) and returned as consultant (April 2024-November 2025).
24-03-2026
On March 18, 2026, Onconetix, Inc. appointed David White, previously an Independent Director, as Chief Executive Officer with a monthly base salary of $21,700, coinciding with reductions in monthly compensation for Interim CFO Karina Fedasz by $5,000 and Lead Independent Director Andrew Oakley by $26,000. On March 19, 2026, Director Timothy Ramdeen resigned from the Board and all committees with no disagreements noted, and Sammy Dorf was appointed as a new Director and Audit Committee member. These changes reflect a leadership transition with no reported operational impacts.
- ·David White's employment agreement includes non-compete, confidentiality, and non-solicitation covenants; filed as Exhibit 10.1.
- ·No family relationships or material interests under Item 404(a) for White or Dorf.
- ·Ramdeen's resignation not due to any disagreements with management or Board.
24-03-2026
On March 18, 2026, the TDS Compensation and Human Resources Committee approved the 2026 TDS Executive Officer Bonus Program, covering the Vice Chair, all executive vice presidents, senior vice presidents, and the President and CEO of TDS Telecom, but excluding the TDS President and CEO and other subsidiary officers except TDS Telecom's leader. Bonuses are determined 80% by company performance—TDS Telecom weighted at 65% and Array at 35% for most participants, or solely TDS Telecom for its CEO—and 20% by individual performance, with final awards subject to TDS President and CEO assessment and committee approval. The filing incorporates TDS's plan as Exhibit 10.1 and Array's 2026 Annual Incentive Plan by reference from Array's March 22, 2026 Form 8-K.
- ·Participating officers have no legally binding right to bonus payment until actually paid and must remain employed through payout date unless otherwise approved by the committee.
- ·Array 2026 Annual Incentive Plan is effective January 1, 2026, and used for Array's President and CEO, a named executive officer of TDS.
- ·TDS securities listed: Common Shares (TDS), Series UU Preferred (TDSPrU), Series VV Preferred (TDSPrV) on NYSE.
24-03-2026
Indaptus Therapeutics, Inc. experienced a significant change in control on March 18-23, 2026, as David E. Lazar sold preferred stock (196,800 Series AA and 700,000 Series AAA shares) to new investors Yun Yao, Sino Lion Ventures Limited, Junyi Dai, Ting Yang, and Lina Deng for $11.2M, potentially representing 96.20% of common stock post-conversion (113,242,324 shares outstanding). Multiple directors (Jeffrey A. Meckler, Roger J. Pomerantz, Anthony J. Maddaluna, William B. Hayes) and co-CEOs resigned without disagreements, while Junyi Dai was appointed Chairman and CEO, and committee seats were reshuffled. Lazar retains approximately 1.82% ownership post-conversion.
- ·Resignations effective March 18, 2026, not due to any disagreements with company operations.
- ·New investors to file joint Schedule 13D, potentially deemed a 'group' under Exchange Act.
- ·Company to file resale registration for 2,064,000 common shares underlying Lazar's retained 103,200 Series AA shares within 30 days of March 23, 2026.
- ·Junyi Dai background: Independent director at Mega Matrix Inc. (2024-2025), Managing Director at FLMD Pty Ltd (2015-2024).
24-03-2026
Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. approved its 2026 Annual Incentive Plan on March 22, 2026, effective January 1, 2026, covering all associates except the Chair to motivate performance toward business goals. The plan weights company performance at 80% (40% Adjusted Revenue, 40% Adjusted OIBDA, 20% New Cash Site Rental Revenue) and individual performance at 20%, with bonuses generally requiring employment through the payout date but pro-rated for retirement or death. No financial performance data or changes were reported.
- ·Plan filed as Exhibit 10.1
- ·Securities registered: Common Shares ($1 par value, USM on NYSE), UZD, UZE, UZF on NYSE
24-03-2026
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced the appointment of Jerry W. “JJ” Fleeman Jr. as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Todd Vasos, who will serve as Senior Advisor through April 2, 2027, and remain on the Board. Fleeman brings over 35 years of experience in grocery retail, including as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA since April 2023. The transition highlights Vasos' leadership in initiatives like DG Fresh and pOpshelf, with the company operating 20,893 stores as of January 30, 2026.
- ·Filing date: March 24, 2026
- ·Vasos served as CEO for combined 10 years (2015-2022 and 2023-present)
- ·DG Fresh launched in 2019
- ·pOpshelf introduced in 2020
- ·Fleeman served as President of Peapod Digital Labs from May 2018 to April 2023
- ·Fleeman on Ahold Delhaize Management Board since April 2023
24-03-2026
Mannatech, Incorporated notified CFO James Clavijo on March 19, 2026, that it will not renew his employment agreement expiring June 30, 2026, entitling him to three months of base salary post-expiration. To ensure a smooth transition, the Board appointed Yasir Haider, the Company's Controller since January 6, 2025, as Interim CFO effective March 20, 2026. No other financial impacts or performance metrics were disclosed.
- ·Yasir Haider's prior experience includes senior finance roles in global financial operations, SEC reporting, M&A, and public accounting.
- ·Yasir Haider holds an MBA from West Texas A&M University.
- ·Company address: 1410 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 200, Flower Mound, TX 75028.
- ·Company phone: (972) 471-7400.
24-03-2026
On March 18, 2026, the Board of USBC, Inc. approved the repricing of 83.0 million outstanding stock options to an exercise price of $0.37 per share, matching the closing price that day, under the Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to motivate and retain executives and directors. Affected named executive officers and directors include CFO Kitty Payne (3.75 million options) and Director/Vice Chair Linda Jenkinson (10 million options). The filing was made on March 24, 2026.
- ·Common stock par value: $0.001 per share
- ·Registrant incorporated in Nevada, Commission File Number 001-37479, IRS EIN 90-0273142
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