---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-21-250589"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BKSY"
cik: "0001753539"
company_name: "BlackSky Technology Inc."
filed_at: "2021-08-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T09:17:55.462703+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BlackSky names new CFO, CDO, GC; CEO O'Toole gets new employment terms ahead of SPAC merger

## Summary
- Brian O'Toole (CEO) receives new employment letter: base salary $465K (up from $375K), 100% bonus target, $520K lump sum at merger close.
- Johan Broekhuysen named future CFO after merger with $385K base, $3.5M initial RSU award; current CFO Brian Daum transitions to senior advisor then consultant.
- Henry Dubois appointed Chief Development Officer ($400K base, $1.75M initial RSU); Chris Lin named General Counsel ($375K base, $1.5M initial RSU).
- New Executive Severance Plan adopted: Tier 1 (CEO) gets 150% salary severance (non-CIC) or 200% (CIC); Tier 2 (others) gets 100% or 150%.
- Daum receives $500K merger bonus, $275K separation payments; equity continues vesting through consulting period.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-21-250589
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BKSY
- cik: 0001753539
- company_name: BlackSky Technology Inc.
- filed_at: 2021-08-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000119312521250589/0001193125-21-250589-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000119312521250589/d216850d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Henry Dubois was appointed as Chief Development Officer at BlackSky Technology Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Development Officer
  source text: Mr. Henry Dubois, chief development officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000119312521250589/0001193125-21-250589-index.htm
- Executive change
  Chris Lin was appointed as General Counsel at BlackSky Technology Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: General Counsel
  source text: Ms. Chris Lin, general counsel
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000119312521250589/0001193125-21-250589-index.htm
- Executive change
  Brian Daum changed role as Senior Advisor at BlackSky Technology Inc..
  - Action: to remain as senior advisor
  - Role: Senior Advisor
  source text: BlackSky’s current CFO, Brian Daum, will remain with BlackSky as a senior advisor for a transitional period.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000119312521250589/0001193125-21-250589-index.htm
- Executive change
  Johan Broekhuysen was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at BlackSky Technology Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Mr. Johan Broekhuysen, chief financial officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000119312521250589/0001193125-21-250589-index.htm

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