---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-013765"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NAVI"
cik: "0001593538"
company_name: "NAVIENT CORP"
filed_at: "2026-04-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:53:29.258786+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Navient appoints Edward Bramson as CEO effective June 5; David Yowan to remain on board

## Summary
- Edward Bramson appointed President and CEO effective June 5, 2026; will continue as Board Chair.
- David Yowan transitions out as CEO but remains on Board; receives accelerated MIP bonus at 100% target.
- Board member Jane Thompson to retire at 2026 Annual Meeting; board size reduced to six.
- Larry Klane appointed lead independent director.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-013765
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NAVI
- cik: 0001593538
- company_name: NAVIENT CORP
- filed_at: 2026-04-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1593538/000114036126013765/0001140361-26-013765-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1593538/000114036126013765/ef20069880_8k.htm

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