WaFd CEO Brent Beardall injured in plane crash; Cathy Cooper assumes temporary duties

WAFD INC

CEO Brent Beardall on Jan 2, 2023 plane crash; suffered broken bones & lacerations, expected full recovery.
Cathy Cooper, EVP Chief Consumer Banker, temporarily assumes President & CEO duties effective Jan 3.
Utah Commercial Division Manager Dane Margetts also injured, released with minor injuries.
WaFd Bank management states day-to-day operations continue smoothly during Beardall's recovery.
Chairman Stephen Graham expressed condolences for fatality of Nathan Ricks in the accident.

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Role change

Brent Beardall

President and CEO

WAFD · WAFD INC

Effective: 2023-01-03
Successor: Cathy Cooper
Filed: January 3, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

Mr. Beardall will take a temporary leave of absence from his duties as President and CEO while he recovers from his injuries.

Appointed (interim)

Cathy Cooper

President and CEO

WAFD · WAFD INC

Effective: 2023-01-03
Filed: January 3, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

Effective January 3, 2023, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banker, Cathy Cooper, will temporarily assume Mr. Beardall’s duties as President and CEO during his recovery.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Brent Beardall changed role as President and CEO at WAFD INC.

Action: took a temporary leave of absence
Role: President and CEO

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Mr. Beardall will take a temporary leave of absence from his duties as President and CEO while he recovers from his injuries.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Cathy Cooper was appointed as President and CEO at WAFD INC.

Action: temporarily assumed duties
Role: President and CEO

Exact text from the filing

Effective January 3, 2023, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banker, Cathy Cooper, will temporarily assume Mr. Beardall’s duties as President and CEO during his recovery.

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