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US Executive Officer Management Changes SEC — April 08, 2026

USA Executive & Director Changes

23 high priority23 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Across 23 SEC 8-K filings on USA executive and director changes from April 8, 2026, a high volume of leadership transitions is evident, with 12 new appointments/promotions (e.g., CFOs at FactSet, Universal Logistics, Forward Industries) and 8 departures/resignations (e.g., CFO at Scorpius, CEO at SoCalGas), signaling sector-wide refreshes amid strategic shifts. Finance and banking dominate (9/23 filings, including MVB, Popular, FinWise), showing proactive succession planning with positive sentiment in 40% of cases, while tech/AI firms like Mawson Infrastructure highlight activist-driven overhauls. No explicit YoY/QoQ financial deteriorations noted, but sudden events like Horizon Kinetics CEO death introduce mixed sentiment and transition risks; equity grants/RSUs in 5 filings (e.g., SpringBig's 12.9M CEO RSUs) indicate retention-focused capital allocation. Portfolio-level pattern: Smooth transitions with experienced hires (avg 20+ years exp in 7 cases) suggest stability, but interim roles (e.g., SoCalGas COO) flag near-term execution risks. Market implications include potential volatility around effective dates (cluster Apr-May 2026) and opportunities in undervalued firms post-turnover.

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Investment Signals(12)

  • New CFO Joshua Warren (ex-Envestnet/BlackRock) effective Apr 13, 2026, praised for strategic expertise, succeeding Helen Shan with smooth handover, positive sentiment 9/10 materiality

  • CFO offer to David McGuire effective May 4, 2026, with $330k salary + 150k options vesting 3yrs, sign-on bonus, positive sentiment signals growth commitment

  • Activist-led full board reconstitution + new CEO Phil Stanley/COO Cody Smith immediate, prioritizing AI/HPC expansion with 129MW carbon-free capacity, positive 9/10

  • Board Chair Edward Bramson to CEO Jun 5, 2026 post-Phase 1 transformation success (outsourced servicing, divestitures), continuity with David Yowan staying on board, positive 9/10

  • Succession plan CEO Jim Noone effective Apr 6, 2026 (ex-President), Kent Landvatter to Exec Chair, no strategy shift, positive 9/10 continuity

  • Exec realignment Jul 1, 2026 strengthens ops/CX with Israel Velasco to Head US Ops, Manuel Chinea to CXO, post-retirement, CEO endorsement positive 7/10

  • CEO Jaret Christopher 3yr agreement $450k salary + 12.9M RSUs (8.3M immediate vest), CFO/COO retention bonuses on CIC, neutral but retention-focused

  • CEO Dushyant Sharma 480k RSUs vesting to 2031 aligned with peers, positive retention signal post-comp review

  • CEO Geoff Gannon to full-time Mar 31, 2026 at $90k salary + benefits, positive transition from part-time

  • Post-merger (Jun 2025) $34.6M assets/$8.5M cash, 92.4% legacy ownership retained, positive M&A integration with pipeline asset

  • COO Michael Giorgio promotion Apr 1, 2026 atop CIO role, no comp change/family ties, neutral stability

  • CFO Mark Brazier (25+ yrs exp digital finance) Apr 13, 2026 at $500k salary + $250k bonus target, continuity with departing CFO as Dir Reporting

Risk Flags(9)

  • Sudden Chairman/CEO Murray Stahl passing Apr 7, 2026, mixed sentiment 10/10 materiality, co-CEO transition (Bregman/Doyle/Ewing) risks execution delays

  • CEO Maryam Brown resignation Apr 17, 2026, interim COO Rodger Schwecke to retire Oct 1, 2026 with $150k payout, neutral 9/10 operational continuity risk

  • CFO William Ostrander resignation effective Mar 31, 2026 no disagreement cited, neutral 7/10 but leadership gap in small-cap

  • Holley Inc[MEDIUM RISK]

    EVP/GC Carly Kennedy departure May 15, 2026, $164k severance + potential bonus/RSU pro-rata, transition support but equity awards terminate

  • Director Ida Liu resignation Apr 2 + CAO Frederick Staudmyer separation Apr 3, 2026 no disagreements, consulting transition but dual exits

  • Director Emily Rooney not standing for re-election 2026 AGM, Chair Product Safety Comm, neutral 4/10 governance refresh risk

  • Director W. Kirk Wycoff resignation Apr 6, 2026 for other ventures, no disagreement, neutral 5/10 board continuity

  • OFA Group[LOW RISK]

    Director Won Ping Cheng resignation Apr 2, 2026 from board/audit, replaced by Erwin Pineda, neutral board refresh

  • Severance plan amendment removes equity from bonus calcs, neutral 4/10 but signals comp tightening

Opportunities(8)

Sector Themes(6)

  • Finance/Banking Leadership Refresh

    9/23 filings (39%) incl MVB, Universal, FinWise, Popular, USCB; 70% appointments/successions positive/neutral, signals proactive turnover vs stagnation, watch NIM/ops metrics

  • CFO Turnover Surge

    7 CFO changes (FactSet, Scorpius, Spectral, Universal, Forward, Catalyst Crew), avg exp 20+ yrs hires, neutral/positive sentiment, potential for accounting/strategy shifts

  • Retention via Equity Grants

    5/23 feature RSUs/bonuses/options (SpringBig 12.9M CEO, Paymentus 480k, Spectral 150k), vesting 1-3yrs + CIC accel, capital alloc to insiders amid volatility

  • Sudden Departures w/o Disagreements

    8/23 (35%) cite no ops/policy issues (e.g., Scorpius CFO, SoCalGas CEO), neutral sentiment but clusters signal sector pressures like regulation/competition

  • Interim/Transition Risks in Utilities/Energy

    SoCalGas interim COO to Oct, Horizon co-CEOs post-death, mixed sentiment, capex/ops delays possible vs peers

  • Activist/Board Overhauls in Tech/AI

    Mawson full reconstitution positive 9/10, TuHURA M&A integration, focus AI/HPC/carbon-free, undervalued growth plays

Watch List(8)

Filing Analyses(23)
SpringBig Holdings, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

08-04-2026

On April 1, 2026, SpringBig Holdings, Inc. entered into a formal three-year Employment Agreement with CEO Jaret Christopher, superseding his prior offer letter, featuring a $450,000 annual base salary, 50% target cash bonus opportunity, and a grant of 12,891,251 restricted common stock shares (with approximately 8,320,939 vesting immediately). The Board also approved compensation for independent Director Larry Ellis, including 1,193,623 RSUs vesting over three years and cash retainers of $60,000 one-time plus $10,000 monthly; additionally, retention bonuses were set for CFO Jason Moos (1,907,229 phantom units and $165,000 cash) and COO James Cabral (1,056,824 phantom units and $110,000 cash), payable upon a Change in Control.

  • ·CEO Employment Agreement includes 12 months post-employment noncompetition and nonsolicitation covenants.
  • ·Director Larry Ellis RSUs subject to 100% acceleration upon Change in Control if service terminated in connection therewith.
  • ·CEO RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over approximately three years, with acceleration on qualifying terminations.
  • ·Ellis appointed to Board on September 24, 2025; prior CEO offer letter dated March 13, 2025.
Scorpius Holdings, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

08-04-2026

William Ostrander, Chief Financial Officer of Scorpius Holdings, Inc., notified the company of his resignation effective March 31, 2026, on March 29, 2026. Mr. Ostrander did not indicate any disagreement with the company regarding operations, policies, or practices. The 8-K filing, dated April 8, 2026, was signed by Jeffrey Wolf, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

  • ·Date of earliest event reported: March 29, 2026
  • ·Resignation effective date: March 31, 2026
  • ·Filing submitted pursuant to Items 5.02 and 9.01 of Form 8-K
MVB FINANCIAL CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

08-04-2026

MVB Financial Corp announced the appointment of Michael L. Giorgio as Chief Operating Officer for the company and its wholly-owned subsidiary MVB Bank, Inc., effective April 1, 2026, in addition to his existing role as Chief Information Officer. No changes were made to Mr. Giorgio's employment agreement, compensation, or any other arrangements in connection with this appointment. Mr. Giorgio has no family relationships with directors or executives and no material interests in transactions requiring disclosure.

  • ·Biographical information for Mr. Giorgio incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement filed April 7, 2026.
  • ·Event reported on Form 8-K filed April 8, 2026, covering Items 5.02 and 9.01.
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

08-04-2026

FactSet announced Joshua B. Warren as its new Chief Financial Officer effective April 13, 2026, succeeding Helen Shan, who is transitioning out with no disagreements on accounting or financial matters. Warren brings extensive experience as former CFO of Envestnet, Global Head of Business Strategy at BlackRock's iShares, and roles at Barclays Capital, Foros Group, U.S. Treasury, and Skadden Arps. CEO Sanoke Viswanathan praised Warren's strategic and operational expertise while thanking Shan for advancing financial processes and ensuring a smooth transition.

  • ·Filing date: April 08, 2026
  • ·New CFO effective date: April 13, 2026
  • ·Shan previously served as both CFO and Chief Revenue Officer
  • ·Warren holds J.D. from New York University School of Law and B.A. from Dartmouth College
  • ·Investor Relations contact: Kevin Toomey (+1.212.209.5259, kevin.toomey@factset.com)
  • ·Media Relations: Vested (+1-917-291-2366, factset@fullyvested.com)
Spectral AI, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

08-04-2026

Spectral AI, Inc. issued an offer letter to David McGuire for the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, 2026, reporting to CEO Vincent Capone. Compensation package includes an annual base salary of $330,000, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, a minimum guaranteed bonus of $50,000 for 2026, eligibility for a discretionary bonus up to 30% of salary, and an option grant for up to 150,000 common shares vesting over three years. The offer includes standard benefits, 401(k) matching after three months, and severance provisions upon certain terminations.

  • ·Sign-on bonus requires pro-rated repayment if employment ends before six-month anniversary.
  • ·401(k) matching at 100% up to 6% of annual salary after three months.
  • ·PTO accrual of 10 hours per month (equivalent to 15 days annually), with 120-hour carryover limit.
  • ·Employment is at-will, governed by Texas law.
  • ·Severance of three months salary and benefits upon termination without Cause or for Good Reason, conditioned on release of claims.
Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp8-Kmixedmateriality 10/10

08-04-2026

Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation announced the sudden passing of its Chairman and CEO, Murray Stahl, on April 7, 2026, who co-founded the firm in 1994 and helped build it into a publicly traded company with approximately $600M market capitalization and a debt-free balance sheet. To ensure a seamless transition, the company appointed Steven Bregman and Peter Doyle as co-Chief Executive Officers, joining co-founder Tom Ewing on a newly established Founders’ Committee. The firm remains committed to its long-term investment strategies for clients and shareholders.

  • ·Horizon Kinetics co-founded by Murray Stahl in 1994.
  • ·Offices located in New York City; White Plains, New York; and Summit, New Jersey.
  • ·Investor Relations contact: ir@hkholdingco.com
  • ·Website: www.hkholdingco.com
PARKS AMERICA, INC8-Kpositivemateriality 5/10

08-04-2026

Parks! America, Inc. entered into an offer letter dated April 7, 2026, with Geoff Gannon, transitioning him from part-time to full-time employment as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2026. Mr. Gannon, who has held the role since June 14, 2024, will receive an annual base salary of $90,000, payable monthly, and is eligible for employer-paid health insurance benefits, subject to availability. His employment is at-will, with the full offer letter filed as Exhibit 10.1.

  • ·Company headquartered at 1300 Oak Grove Road, Pine Mountain, GA 31822.
  • ·Common Stock traded on OTCQX under symbol PRKA.
MILLER INDUSTRIES INC /TN/8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

08-04-2026

On April 7, 2026, the Compensation Committee of Miller Industries, Inc. approved the Third Amended and Restated Severance Protection Plan, amending the prior Second Amended and Restated Change in Control Severance Plan by removing the equity portion of participants' annual bonuses from severance benefit calculations. The plan is otherwise unchanged in all substantive respects. The full text of the Amended Plan is filed as Exhibit 10.1.

Byrna Technologies Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

08-04-2026

Emily Rooney notified Byrna Technologies Inc. on April 3, 2026, of her decision not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Ms. Rooney, who has served since October 1, 2021, as Chair of the Product Safety Committee and a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee and Ad Hoc Search and Succession Committee, stated that her decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The Board and management expressed appreciation for her contributions during her tenure.

  • ·Filing signed by Laurilee Kearnes, Chief Financial Officer, on April 8, 2026
  • ·Company address: 100 Burtt Road, Suite 115, Andover, MA 01810
  • ·Common Stock trades on Nasdaq Capital Market under symbol BYRN
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

08-04-2026

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULH) announced the appointment of Michael Rogers as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective June 1, 2026, succeeding Jude M. Beres, who will resign from those positions effective May 29, 2026, to pursue opportunities outside the transportation and logistics industry. Rogers brings over 30 years of finance leadership experience from Ford Motor Company and current CFO roles at Conlan Tire Co. and Hercules Materials Holdings LLC. CEO Tim Phillips expressed enthusiasm for Rogers' addition and gratitude for Beres' nearly three decades of service, including as CFO since 2016.

  • ·Filing date: April 08, 2026
  • ·Mr. Rogers holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rice University and an M.B.A. from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
  • ·Mr. Beres previously served as Chief Administrative Officer and has been with the Company and affiliates for nearly three decades.
  • ·Mr. Beres to assist with transition through May 29, 2026
TuHURA Biosciences, Inc./NV8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

08-04-2026

TuHURA Biosciences completed its acquisition of Kineta on June 30, 2025 through a series of mergers, issuing 2,868,169 shares of TuHURA Common Stock initially (with potential for an additional 1,129,885 shares) and acquiring rights to Kineta's KVA12123 antibody, renamed TBS-2025. Concurrently, TuHURA raised gross proceeds of $12,612,169 ($11,512,169 net) via a June 2025 private placement of 4,759,309 shares and warrants at $2.65 per unit. As of June 30, 2025, post-merger total assets stood at $34,621,304 including $8,512,824 in cash and cash equivalents, with TuHURA pre-merger shareholders retaining approximately 92.4% ownership.

  • ·Merger Agreement dated December 11, 2024, amended May 5, 2025.
  • ·Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 2, 2025 for private placement.
  • ·Warrants expire December 3, 2030; classified as equity with zero net effect.
  • ·TuHURA determined as accounting acquirer; Kineta as acquired business.
  • ·Pro forma statements prepared as if Mergers occurred January 1, 2025.
Forward Industries, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

08-04-2026

Forward Industries, Inc. appointed Mark Brazier, 48, as Chief Financial Officer effective April 13, 2026, following his prior roles as CFO and Head of Regulatory at XBTO Global (2023-2025) and CFO at Stablehouse. Kathleen Weisberg is departing as CFO but will continue as Director of Financial Reporting. Compensation for Mr. Brazier includes an annual base salary of $500,000 and a target annual bonus of $250,000, with equity awards pending Board approval.

  • ·Event reported on April 3, 2026; filing dated April 8, 2026.
  • ·Mr. Brazier has over 25 years of experience in digital asset and traditional finance and is a Chartered Accountant.
  • ·No arrangements or understandings with other persons for appointment; no family relationships with directors/officers; no material interests under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO8-Kneutralmateriality 9/10

08-04-2026

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced the resignation of Maryam S. Brown as CEO, President, and Board member, effective April 17, 2026, following her notice on April 6, 2026. The Board appointed Rodger R. Schwecke, current COO, as interim President effective April 18, 2026, until his retirement on October 1, 2026. Mr. Schwecke will receive a $150,000 cash lump sum payment on September 30, 2026, contingent on continued employment.

  • ·Rodger R. Schwecke, age 65, has over 44 years of service with Sempra family of companies, including COO since March 2025 and Senior VP and Chief Infrastructure Officer from November 2020 to March 2025.
  • ·Filing signed by Valerie A. Bille on April 8, 2026.
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

08-04-2026

On April 7, 2026, the Board of Directors of Paymentus Holdings, Inc., upon recommendation from the Compensation Committee and consultation with independent advisor Compensia, approved a grant of 480,000 time-based RSUs to President and CEO Dushyant Sharma under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. The RSUs, aligned with peer CEO equity compensation practices, vest with one-fifth on the one-year anniversary and the remainder quarterly thereafter through May 15, 2031, subject to continued service. No other performance metrics or financial impacts were disclosed in the filing.

  • ·RSU vesting schedule: one-fifth on April 7, 2027; one-twentieth quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 thereafter until May 15, 2031.
  • ·RSU Agreement incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed March 13, 2026.
OFA Group8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

08-04-2026

On April 2, 2026, OFA Group's Board accepted the resignation of director Won Ping Cheng as a Board member and Audit Committee member, effective immediately, with no disagreements cited. The Board appointed Erwin Baquiran Pineda as an independent director for an initial two-year term, assigning him to the audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees. Pineda will receive $20,000 annual cash compensation and prorated 30,000 restricted ordinary shares for 2026, vesting quarterly over one year.

  • ·Pineda has served as CEO and Co-Founder of Coldwell Banker Exclusive since 2020, with prior board roles at Asian Business Association (2020-2025), Center for the Pacific Asian Family (2016-2024), and Pacific Real Estate Properties (2000-2020).
  • ·No arrangements, understandings, family relationships, or material transactions involving Pineda under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
  • ·Independent Director Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1.
Holley Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

08-04-2026

Holley Inc. announced the departure of Carly Kennedy from her role as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary after four years of service, with her employment continuing until May 15, 2026, to ensure an orderly transition including support for the annual stockholder meeting and SEC filings. Under the separation agreement, she will receive $164,000 in salary continuation payments over six months, a potential pro-rated 2026 annual bonus based on actual financial results, and pro rata vesting of the first tranche of RSUs granted on August 12, 2025. Salary continuation doubles to $328,000 over 12 months if a change in control occurs within three months of the separation date.

  • ·Separation Agreement and General Release dated April 7, 2026, filed as Exhibit 10.1.
  • ·All other outstanding equity awards under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan terminate on Separation Date.
  • ·Includes customary general release of claims by Ms. Kennedy in favor of the Company.
PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

08-04-2026

Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. announced the resignation of Ida Liu from its Board of Directors on April 2, 2026, due to new employment, and the separation of Frederick Staudmyer on April 3, 2026, from his roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Patriot Bank, N.A., and Chief Human Resources Officer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Staudmyer will provide consulting services during a transition period, and neither individual had any disagreements with the Company, management, or the Board.

  • ·Mr. Staudmyer provided almost twelve years of dedicated service to the Company.
  • ·The filing was signed by Carlos P. Salas, Chief Financial Officer, on April 8, 2026.
Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

08-04-2026

Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. reconstituted its Board of Directors with seven new members: Joshua Kilgore, Phil Stanley, Cody Smith, Lisa R. Hough, Daniel J. Morrison, K. Rodger Davis, and Kyle B. Danges, following a cooperation agreement with Endeavor Investor Group. Joshua Kilgore was appointed Executive Chairman, Phil Stanley as Chief Executive Officer, and Cody Smith as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, with Kaliste Saloom transitioning to General Counsel. The new leadership prioritizes stabilizing capital structure, operational evaluation, and expansion in AI/HPC infrastructure, supported by 129 megawatts of online capacity powered by carbon-free energy.

  • ·New board and executives effective immediately.
  • ·Priorities include stabilizing capital structure and identifying assets for long-term value in AI/HPC markets.
  • ·Operations powered by carbon-free energy resources including nuclear power.
NAVIENT CORP8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

08-04-2026

Navient announced a leadership transition where Board Chair Edward Bramson will become CEO effective June 5, 2026, succeeding David Yowan, who will step down from his role as President and CEO but remain on the Board. This follows the successful completion of Phase 1 of the company's transformation, including outsourcing servicing, divesting the business processing division, and rightsizing corporate functions. Bramson will continue as Board Chair, focusing on Phase 2 to enhance shareholder value, with Larry Klane serving as lead independent director.

  • ·Edward Bramson joined Navient’s Board in May 2022 and was elected Chair in June 2025.
  • ·David Yowan has served on the Board since April 2017.
  • ·Larry Klane has been a Board member since 2019.
  • ·Bramson has five decades of experience at Sherborne Investors and as chair/CEO of other public companies.
Finwise Bancorp8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

08-04-2026

FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) announced the appointment of Jim Noone as Chief Executive Officer of the holding company, effective April 6, 2026, as part of a multi-year succession plan. Kent Landvatter, CEO since 2010, transitions to Executive Chairman of both the company and FinWise Bank, retaining involvement in strategy, governance, and investor relations. The leadership change emphasizes continuity, with no shift in strategic direction, financial targets, or operating model.

  • ·Jim Noone previously appointed President of FinWise Bank in 2023, President of the Company in 2024, and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank in 2025.
  • ·Kent Landvatter has served as CEO since 2010.
USCB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

08-04-2026

On April 6, 2026, W. Kirk Wycoff resigned as a director of USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary U.S. Century Bank, effective immediately, to focus on other business ventures. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. The company thanked Mr. Wycoff for his long and valued service.

  • ·Filing signed by Robert Anderson on April 8, 2026
Catalyst Crew Technologies Corp.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

08-04-2026

Catalyst Crew Technologies Corp. appointed Carlos Peña, age 38, as Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2026. Mr. Peña has over 10 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and audit support, including recent roles as Supervisor of Administration and Finance at Aerovip (March 2024-present) and accounting services at Morales, Morales y Asociados (2023-2024). No formal employment agreement or compensation arrangements have been finalized, and there are no family relationships, arrangements, or related party transactions involving Mr. Peña.

  • ·Mr. Peña holds a degree in Public Accounting from Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt in Caracas, Venezuela.
  • ·The company is an emerging growth company but has not elected extended transition period for new accounting standards.
  • ·Principal executive offices located at Av. Rómulo Gallegos con Av. Las Palmas, Edif. Torre Gerencial Los Andes, Caracas 1071, Venezuela.

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