---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-087923"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RBA"
cik: "0001046102"
company_name: "RB GLOBAL INC."
filed_at: "2023-08-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-12T05:31:58.123409+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RB Global CEO Ann Fandozzi resigns amid pay dispute; Jim Kessler appointed CEO; CFO Eric Jacobs terminated

## Summary
- CEO Ann Fandozzi resigned July 31 due to compensation disagreement; Board accepted but she disputes resignation.
- Board appointed Jim Kessler as CEO and Board member effective August 1; Kessler was President and COO.
- Kessler's annual compensation: base salary $850K, bonus target 125% of base, LTI target 1385% of base.
- CFO Eric Jacobs terminated without cause on August 1; Megan Cash appointed as Principal Finance and Accounting Officer.
- Board will conduct a search for a permanent CFO with executive search firm assistance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-087923
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RBA
- cik: 0001046102
- company_name: RB GLOBAL INC.
- filed_at: 2023-08-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465923087923/0001104659-23-087923-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465923087923/tm2322931d1_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Megan Cash was appointed as Principal Finance and Accounting Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Principal Finance and Accounting Officer
  source text: On August 1, 2023, the Board appointed Megan Cash, 52, as the Company’s Principal Finance and Accounting Officer, effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465923087923/0001104659-23-087923-index.htm
- Executive change
  Eric Jacobs was terminated as Chief Financial Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..
  - Action: terminated
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On August 1, 2023, Eric Jacobs was terminated from his position as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465923087923/0001104659-23-087923-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jim Kessler was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Executive Officer
  source text: On August 1, 2023, the Board appointed Jim Kessler, 51, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board, effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465923087923/0001104659-23-087923-index.htm
- Executive change
  Ann Fandozzi resigned as Chief Executive Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Chief Executive Officer
  source text: On July 31, 2023, Ann Fandozzi informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of her intention to resign from her position as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465923087923/0001104659-23-087923-index.htm

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