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Resources Connection appoints Roger Carlile as CEO; Kate Duchene to depart Nov 2, 2025 with $5.3M severance
RESOURCES CONNECTION, INC.
- Roger Carlile named President & CEO effective Nov 3, 2025; he was a board member since June 2024.
- Kate Duchene steps down as CEO and board member Nov 2, 2025; stays as exec advisor through Jan 3, 2026, then consultant.
- Duchene receives $5.325M cash severance (3x salary+bonus), pro-rated FY2026 bonus of $554,167, and equity acceleration.
- Carlile gets $825k base salary, $950k target bonus (prorated for FY2026), and 600,000 RSUs vesting over two years.
- Board size reduced from 9 to 8 members effective Nov 2, 2025.