Clear Secure President Michael Barkin moves to advisory role Oct 15; EVP Aviation Kyle McLaughlin resigns Oct 2

Clear Secure, Inc.

Michael Barkin, President and Board member, transitions to advisory role on Oct 15, 2026; resigns from Board effective that date.
Barkin will serve in advisory role until Dec 31, 2026, at $300,000 per full month of service.
Kyle McLaughlin, EVP Aviation, resigns effective Oct 2, 2026, to pursue a new opportunity; search for successor launched.
Both departures are without disagreement on operations, policies, or practices.
Transition agreement includes customary reps, confidentiality/IP covenants, and a general release of claims.

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Departed

Kyle McLaughlin

EVP, Aviation

YOU · Clear Secure, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-02
Filed: September 16, 2026, 6:30 AM ET

Kyle McLaughlin notified the Company of his intention to resign from his role as EVP, Aviation to pursue a new opportunity.

Departed

Michael Barkin

President

YOU · Clear Secure, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-15
Filed: September 16, 2026, 6:30 AM ET

Mr. Barkin will transition to an advisory role on October 15, 2026.

Departed

Michael Barkin

Director

YOU · Clear Secure, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-15
Filed: September 16, 2026, 6:30 AM ET

effective October 15, 2026, Mr. Barkin will resign from the Board in accordance with his employment agreement.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Kyle McLaughlin resigned as EVP, Aviation at Clear Secure, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: EVP, Aviation

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Kyle McLaughlin notified the Company of his intention to resign from his role as EVP, Aviation to pursue a new opportunity.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael Barkin changed role as President at Clear Secure, Inc..

Action: transitioned
Role: President

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Mr. Barkin will transition to an advisory role on October 15, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael Barkin resigned as Director at Clear Secure, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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effective October 15, 2026, Mr. Barkin will resign from the Board in accordance with his employment agreement.

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