Franklin Covey announces CEO succession: Whitman becomes Executive Chairman, Walker named CEO effective Sept 1

FRANKLIN COVEY CO

Robert A. Whitman transitions from CEO to Executive Chairman effective September 1, 2021; remains Chairman.
Paul S. Walker, formerly President and COO, becomes President and CEO effective September 1, 2021.
Walker is in his 21st year at Franklin Covey; brings extensive sales, operational, and leadership experience.
Whitman will focus on corporate strategy, innovation, capital transactions, and board liaison role.

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Role change

Paul S. Walker

President and Chief Executive Officer

FC · FRANKLIN COVEY CO

Effective: 2021-09-01
Filed: July 1, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

Effective September 1, 2021, Paul S. Walker will serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Role change

Robert A. Whitman

Executive Chairman

FC · FRANKLIN COVEY CO

Effective: 2021-09-01
Successor: Paul S. Walker
Filed: July 1, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

Effective September 1, 2021, Robert A. Whitman, the Company’s current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, and transition his executive role to Executive Chairman.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Paul S. Walker was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at FRANKLIN COVEY CO.

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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Effective September 1, 2021, Paul S. Walker will serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert A. Whitman was appointed as Executive Chairman at FRANKLIN COVEY CO.

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Chairman

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Effective September 1, 2021, Robert A. Whitman, the Company’s current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, and transition his executive role to Executive Chairman.

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