CEO changes
Chief executive officer appointments and departures from SEC 8-K filings.
Updated Nov 6, 2026
CEO changes, last 12 months
380
Appointments
210
Departures
27
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Appointments and departures per month
December 2025 to November 2026
| Month | Appointments | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 59 | 12 |
| September 2026 | 67 | 6 |
| October 2026 | 59 | 4 |
| November 2026 | 25 | 5 |
Sectors with the most CEO changes
Last 12 months
| Sector | CEO changes |
|---|---|
| Software | 24 |
| Biotechnology | 12 |
| Energy | 7 |
| Professional services | 6 |
| Banking and finance | 5 |
| Electronics | 4 |
| Insurance | 3 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Health care | 1 |
Filters
380 changes
| Filing date | Company | Person | Change | Effective date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Charlie's Holdings, Inc. | Henry Sicignano III | Appointed | Aug 4, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. | Tarun Lal | Departed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. | Darin Harper | Appointed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | FUEL TECH, INC. | Vincent J. Arnone | Departed | Aug 10, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | FUEL TECH, INC. | Ramesh Nuggihalli | Appointed | Aug 10, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP | Joseph C. Bartolacci | Departed | n/a | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Jay Geldmacher | Departed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Thomas Surran | Appointed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TELA Bio, Inc. | Antony Koblish | Departed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TELA Bio, Inc. | Heather Getz | Appointed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Alkermes plc. | Jackson | Appointed | Aug 1, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | AMAZE HOLDINGS, INC. | Aaron Day | Departed | Jul 31, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | AMAZE HOLDINGS, INC. | Joel Krutz | Appointed | Jul 31, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Brookfield Oaktree Holdings, LLC | Matt Herrington | Appointed | Jul 31, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Brookfield Oaktree Holdings, LLC | Nicholas H. Goodman | Departed | Jul 31, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CINTAS CORP | Todd Schneider | Departed | n/a | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | DANAHER CORP /DE/ | Julie Sawyer Montgomery | Appointed | Oct 1, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Invech Holdings, Inc. | Alexander M. Woods-Leo | Departed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Invech Holdings, Inc. | Stephen Ken Adair | Appointed | Aug 3, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
| Aug 3, 2026 | People Inc | Neil Vogel | Appointed | Aug 5, 2026 | SEC 8-K |
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- Charlie's Holdings, Inc.Appointed
Henry Sicignano III CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 4, 2026SEC 8-K
Tarun Lal CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.Appointed
Darin Harper CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- FUEL TECH, INC.Departed
Vincent J. Arnone CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 10, 2026SEC 8-K
- FUEL TECH, INC.Appointed
Ramesh Nuggihalli CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 10, 2026SEC 8-K
- MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPDeparted
Joseph C. Bartolacci CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026SEC 8-K
- RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Departed
Jay Geldmacher CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Appointed
Thomas Surran CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- TELA Bio, Inc.Departed
Antony Koblish CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- TELA Bio, Inc.Appointed
Heather Getz CEO
Filed Aug 4, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- Alkermes plc.Appointed
Jackson CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Aug 1, 2026SEC 8-K
- AMAZE HOLDINGS, INC.Departed
Aaron Day CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Jul 31, 2026SEC 8-K
- AMAZE HOLDINGS, INC.Appointed
Joel Krutz CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Jul 31, 2026SEC 8-K
- Brookfield Oaktree Holdings, LLCAppointed
Matt Herrington CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Jul 31, 2026SEC 8-K
- Brookfield Oaktree Holdings, LLCDeparted
Nicholas H. Goodman CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Jul 31, 2026SEC 8-K
- CINTAS CORPDeparted
Todd Schneider CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- DANAHER CORP /DE/Appointed
Julie Sawyer Montgomery CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Oct 1, 2026SEC 8-K
- Invech Holdings, Inc.Departed
Alexander M. Woods-Leo CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- Invech Holdings, Inc.Appointed
Stephen Ken Adair CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Aug 3, 2026SEC 8-K
- People IncAppointed
Neil Vogel CEO
Filed Aug 3, 2026Effective Aug 5, 2026SEC 8-K