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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-034355"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OUST"
cik: "0001816581"
company_name: "Ouster, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-02-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-19T16:30:16.990310+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ouster completes Velodyne merger; appoints new CFO and GC, expands board

## Summary
- Merger of equals with Velodyne closed Feb 10, 2023; CFO Anna Brunelle replaced by Velodyne's former CFO Mark Weinswig (base $370K, target bonus 70%).
- General Counsel Adam Dolinko replaced by Deputy GC Megan Chung; departing execs receive 12 months salary, bonus, COBRA, and equity acceleration.
- Board expands to 8 directors: 4 from Ouster (incl. new appointee Riaz Valani) and 4 from Velodyne; Dr. Ted Tewksbury named Executive Chairman.
- Non-employee directors receive one-time grant of 186,254 RSUs each, vesting quarterly over 5 installments.
- Adopted updated Non-Employee Director Compensation Program: $60K annual retainer, committee fees, and equity grants per plan.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-034355
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OUST
- cik: 0001816581
- company_name: Ouster, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-02-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1816581/000119312523034355/0001193125-23-034355-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1816581/000119312523034355/d424065d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Anna Brunelle departed as Chief Financial Officer at Ouster, Inc..
  - Action: separated
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: in connection with Ms. Brunelle’s separation from service with Ouster
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1816581/000119312523034355/0001193125-23-034355-index.htm
- Executive change
  Mark Weinswig was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Ouster, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: the Board of Ouster appointed Mark Weinswig to serve as Ouster’s Chief Financial Officer, effective on such date, succeeding Anna Brunelle
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1816581/000119312523034355/0001193125-23-034355-index.htm
- Executive change
  Megan Chung was appointed as General Counsel and Secretary at Ouster, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: General Counsel and Secretary
  source text: Megan Chung, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Dolinko as the Company’s new General Counsel and Secretary.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1816581/000119312523034355/0001193125-23-034355-index.htm
- Executive change
  Adam Dolinko departed as General Counsel and Secretary at Ouster, Inc..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: General Counsel and Secretary
  source text: Adam Dolinko has also ceased serving as Ouster’s General Counsel and Secretary as of the Effective Date.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1816581/000119312523034355/0001193125-23-034355-index.htm

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