---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001178913-26-004746"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LFWD"
cik: "0001607962"
company_name: "Lifeward Ltd."
filed_at: "2026-10-08T20:30:32+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T15:26:18.862929+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Incoming CFO Rami Aviram backs out; Lifeward keeps Josh Hexter as interim finance chief

## Summary
- Rami Aviram, named CFO/principal financial and accounting officer effective November 1, 2026 (8-Ks filed August 31 and October 1, 2026), told Lifeward on October 4, 2026 he will not join.
- Josh Hexter continues as interim principal financial officer and principal accounting officer until a successor is appointed, with no additional compensation for the extended service.
- Lifeward says it is conducting a search for a permanent CFO and will announce a successor when the process concludes; Hexter also signs as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
- Second disruption to the CFO seat in about a month leaves the finance function in interim hands at the Hudson, MA-based company (LFWD, Nasdaq Capital Market).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001178913-26-004746
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LFWD
- cik: 0001607962
- company_name: Lifeward Ltd.
- filed_at: 2026-10-08T20:30:32+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1607962/000117891326004746/0001178913-26-004746-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1607962/000117891326004746/zk2636213.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Rami Aviram departed as Chief Financial Officer at Lifeward Ltd..
  - Action: decided not to join
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On October 4, 2026, Mr. Aviram informed the Company that he has decided not to join the Company and, accordingly, will not assume the role of Chief Financial Officer.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1607962/000117891326004746/0001178913-26-004746-index.htm

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