---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000895126-26-000003"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EXE"
cik: "0000895126"
company_name: "EXPAND ENERGY Corp"
filed_at: "2026-02-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T04:00:18.401525+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Expand Energy CEO Dell'Osso out; Chairman Wichterich named Interim; HQ to move to Houston

## Summary
- Nick Dell'Osso steps down as CEO and director effective Feb 6; Chairman Michael Wichterich appointed Interim CEO.
- Wichterich receives $125k monthly base and $3.6M annual LTI (50% RSU/50% PSU); Board begins permanent CEO search.
- HQ to relocate from Oklahoma City to Houston (Spring, TX) in mid-2026; Oklahoma City remains major operations hub.
- Company reaffirms 2025 synergy, capital and operating outlook; Q4/FY2025 results due Feb 17 after market close.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000895126-26-000003
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EXE
- cik: 0000895126
- company_name: EXPAND ENERGY Corp
- filed_at: 2026-02-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895126/000089512626000003/0000895126-26-000003-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895126/000089512626000003/exe-20260206.htm

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