---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-25-095876"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LESL"
cik: "0001821806"
company_name: "Leslie's, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-07-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T06:31:13.443934+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Leslie's appoints Amy College as Chief Merchandising & Supply Chain Officer; predecessor departs

## Summary
- Amy College named Chief Merchandising & Supply Chain Officer effective July 20, 2025.
- Moyo LaBode left the role July 15, 2025; departure unrelated to operations, financials or accounting.
- College receives $525,000 base salary, 65% target bonus ($341,250), and $150,000 sign-on bonus.
- Initial equity grant of 305,685 RSUs subject to Compensation Committee approval.
- College brings 25+ years retail experience from Petco and Best Buy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-25-095876
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LESL
- cik: 0001821806
- company_name: Leslie's, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-07-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1821806/000095017025095876/0000950170-25-095876-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1821806/000095017025095876/lesl-20250715.htm

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