---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-018324"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CODQL"
cik: "0001770561"
company_name: "Coronado Global Resources Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T01:12:55.011448+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Coronado CEO Douglas Thompson resigns; Gerry Spindler planned as Interim CEO

## Summary
- CEO Douglas Thompson resigns to pursue new opportunities; effective date TBD, remains during transition.
- Board commenced global search for new CEO; Gerry Spindler (Exec Chair) proposed as Interim CEO.
- CDO Jeff Bitzer steps down effective Feb 28, 2026 after 50+ years; will continue part-time on major projects.
- Greg Pritchard to transition to Interim Chair of the Board, subject to Board approval.
- Company cites successful completion of 3-year plan under Thompson's tenure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-018324
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CODQL
- cik: 0001770561
- company_name: Coronado Global Resources Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770561/000110465926018324/0001104659-26-018324-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770561/000110465926018324/tm267036d1_8k.htm

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