On October 5, 2026, Mr. Chad Corbin notified Ross
Tannenbaum, the Chief Executive Officer of NextBoat Inc. (the “Company”), of his decision to resign as Chief Financial
Officer (the “CFO”) of the Company. Mr. Corbin will continue to serve as CFO during a transition period until a successor
CFO is identified. Mr. Corbin’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the
Company’s operations, policies or practices.
In accordance with Section 2.10 of the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, each of Clifford L. Neuman, Kent J. Lund, and Richard Huebner ceased to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and of any committee of the Board, and Krystal Eckhart ceased to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Effective on October 9, 2026, Hiral A. Patel, the Company’s current Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, was appointed the Company’s Principal Financial Officer.
Departed
William H. White
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer
On October 9, 2026, William H. White was terminated as Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer of Quantum Corporation (the “Company”) effective immediately.
On October 9, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Gary Stetz, the Company’s former Interim Chief Executive Officer, to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, and Sireesh Appajosyula, PharmD, the former Chief Executive Officer of Gravitas Life Sciences, LLC, to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, in each case effective as of October 9, 2026.
On October 9, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Gary Stetz, the Company’s former Interim Chief Executive Officer, to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, and Sireesh Appajosyula, PharmD, the former Chief Executive Officer of Gravitas Life Sciences, LLC, to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, in each case effective as of October 9, 2026.
As previously disclosed, Anya Hamill has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer since September 8, 2026. In connection with Mr. Dostie’s resignation, the Company has designated Ms. Hamill to also serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer, effective October 9, 2026.
On October 5, 2026, following the director appointments described above, the Board removed Daniel Lewis as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Board has commenced a process to identify and appoint a successor Interim Chief Executive Officer.
On October 9, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Michael Cochran, age 39, as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective as of October 10, 2026.
On October 9, 2026, following the completion of Phoenix Education Partners, Inc.’s (the “Company”) first full year as a public company after its successful IPO, the Company and Blair Westblom, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, agreed that Ms. Westblom will separate from the Company, effective as of October 10, 2026, to focus on personal endeavors and her next professional chapter.
Effective upon the closing at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2026, Brito resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. His resignation was voluntary and was not the result of any disagreement with the Company concerning its operations, policies or practices.
the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed
Morris Berger as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Berger commenced service as Chief Executive
Officer on October 1, 2026.
Appointed
Natalie Hirsch
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
effective as of October 8, 2026, Dirk Thye, M.D., resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, as well as a director, of Quince Therapeutics, Inc.
Effective October 8, 2026 (the “ Effective Date ”), the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of the Company appointed Brigette Roberts, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
On October 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company elected Michael J. Frank as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board, effective October 7, 2026 (the “Effective Date).
On October 4, 2026, Mr. Aviram informed the Company that he has decided not to join the Company and, accordingly, will not assume the role of Chief Financial Officer.
On October 8, 2026, MFA Financial, Inc. (“MFA” or the “Company”) announced that Craig L. Knutson, age 67, will be retiring as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective June 30, 2027, after having served as MFA’s CEO or Co-CEO since July 2017.
On October 8, 2026, MFA announced the appointment of Bryan Wulfsohn, age 43, as CEO of the Company, effective July 1, 2027, following the retirement of Mr. Knutson.
Mr. Sanford intends to transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and from all other employment positions with the Company and its subsidiaries, effective October 8, 2026.
On October 6, 2026, the Board acted by unanimous written consent to appoint Mr. Pareja as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective October 8, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).
On October 8, 2026, RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Steve Steinberg, 62, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective October 7, 2026.
Departed
(interim)
Meng Li
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary
On October 7, 2026, Meng Li notified Change Agents Corporation (the “Company”) of her decision to resign from her position as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary, effective October 8, 2026.
On October 2, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) appointed Eric Honroth to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of November 2, 2026 (the “ Effective Date ”) and concurrently with Mr. Clemmer’s retirement.
As previously disclosed, James C. Clemmer has announced his intention to retire from his position as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on the earlier of November 30, 2026 and appointment of a successor Chief Executive Officer.
(i) Ronald N. South will continue to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer through November 3, 2026, including through the completion of the Company’s third quarter earnings process, and effective November 4, 2026, Mr. South’s employment will transition to the role of Senior Advisor
the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Emmanuel Caprais to initially serve as Senior Financial Advisor of the Company on October 12, 2026, allowing for a structured transition and onboarding period, and effective November 4, 2026 to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company and as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.
On October 7, 2026, General Dynamics Corporation (the “Company”) announced that the board of directors has elected Danny Deep as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027.
Mr. Angell will resign from his officer positions immediately after completion of the applicable Closing deliveries to him, including the valid issuance and transfer-agent recording of any Series B Shares allocated to him, and a further Current Report will be filed upon Closing.
In connection with the Separation, the Board appointed each person set forth in the table below as executive officers of the Company in the positions set forth beside such person’s name, in each case, effective as of the Effective Time, except that Mr. Johnson continued to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Name Age Office(s) Charles V. Magro 56 Chief Executive Officer
and the board of directors of Pubco appointed the following officers: Carlos Moreira as Chief Executive Officer and Gwenael Rouy-Poirier as Chief Financial Officer.
and the board of directors of Pubco appointed the following officers: Carlos Moreira as Chief Executive Officer and Gwenael Rouy-Poirier as Chief Financial Officer.
On October 6, 2026, William Witherspoon, independent director of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Advasa Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and the Company entered into an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”), effective as of October 6, 2026 (the “Employment Agreement Effective Date”), pursuant to which Mr. Witherspoon will serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Grady Ryther, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer since the departure of the Company’s prior Chief Financial Officer, Katharyn Field, on August 27, 2026, shall step down from his role as interim Chief Financial Officer in connection with Mr. Witherspoon’s appointment.
On September 28, 2026, we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing that Mr. Secore’s employment with Matternet would end on September 29, 2026, and we had commenced a search for Mr. Secore’s successor.
On October 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of T3 Defense Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), appointed Shlomo Zakai as the Chief Financial Officer, to serve at the discretion of the Board, until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, with such appointment being effective as of October 5, 2026.
Departed
Michael S. Bishop
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
On October 4, 2026, FuelCell Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) determined that Michael S. Bishop will end his service as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) of the Company effective as of October 6, 2026,
Appointed
Matthew Latino
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
On October 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Matthew Latino to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective as of October 7, 2026.
On October 1, 2026, the Board appointed David R. Wells, age 64, as Fractional Chief Financial Officer of the Company and designated Mr. Wells as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, in each case effective October 1, 2026.
Role change
Andrew Brown
principal financial officer and principal accounting officer
Effective October 1, 2026, in connection with the appointment described under paragraph (c) below, Andrew Brown ceased to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.
Departed
K. Christopher Farkas
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
On October 5, 2026, K. Christopher Farkas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (the “Company”), informed the Company that he will be retiring effective at calendar year-end (the “Retirement Date”). In connection with his retirement, Mr. Farkas has stepped down from his position as Chief Financial Officer, but he will remain with the Company as Executive Vice President until the Retirement Date to facilitate a seamless transition.
The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Gary A. Ogilby, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Company, to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective as of October 6, 2026 and until a successor may be appointed.
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