---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-002237"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNDT"
cik: "0001677703"
company_name: "CONDUENT Inc"
filed_at: "2026-01-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T08:27:36.059614+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Conduent appoints Harsha V. Agadi as CEO, replacing Clifford Skelton

## Summary
- Clifford Skelton stepped down as President and CEO, effective Jan 16, 2026; receives separation benefits consistent with termination without cause.
- Harsha V. Agadi, former Chairman, appointed CEO effective Jan 16; Margarita Paláu-Hernández becomes independent Chair.
- New CEO Agadi compensation: base salary $880k, target STI 150% of base, LTI of 1.7M stock units (40% RSUs, 60% PSUs with stock price goals $2.50/$5.00).
- Agadi brings over 35 years exec leadership; previously CEO of six companies; currently Chairman of Flotek Industries.
- No disagreement with Skelton's departure; transition effective immediately; Agadi steps down as Chairman.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-002237
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNDT
- cik: 0001677703
- company_name: CONDUENT Inc
- filed_at: 2026-01-23T23:59:59+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/1677703/000114036126002237/0001140361-26-002237-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1677703/000114036126002237/ef20063381_8k.htm

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