---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000764065-26-000044"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLF"
cik: "0000764065"
company_name: "CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC."
filed_at: "2026-02-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T01:19:24.671103+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cleveland-Cliffs Director Douglas C. Taylor resigns effective Feb 22, 2026; board appoints replacements

## Summary
- Douglas C. Taylor resigned as Lead Director and board member due to change in primary occupation; no disagreement with company.
- Board accepted resignation effective February 22, 2026.
- Ralph S. Michael, III appointed as new Lead Director.
- Edilson T. Camara appointed Chairman of Compensation and Organization Committee.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000764065-26-000044
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLF
- cik: 0000764065
- company_name: CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
- filed_at: 2026-02-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/764065/000076406526000044/0000764065-26-000044-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/764065/000076406526000044/clf-20260222.htm

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