---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-202292"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CRVL"
cik: "0000874866"
company_name: "CORVEL CORP"
filed_at: "2025-09-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T06:48:23.897660+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CorVel CFO Brandon O'Brien departs; Brian Nichols appointed as new CFO

## Summary
- Brandon T. O'Brien transitions out as CFO effective Sept 10, 2025, after 23 years; will consult for smooth handover.
- Board appoints Brian Nichols as CFO immediately upon O'Brien's transition; Nichols has 15 years at CorVel.
- Nichols' annual base salary set at $275,000; eligible for discretionary bonus and option grants.
- Nichols previously VP of Network Services in 2025; prior roles include VP of Network Solutions and Director.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-202292
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CRVL
- cik: 0000874866
- company_name: CORVEL CORP
- filed_at: 2025-09-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874866/000119312525202292/0001193125-25-202292-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874866/000119312525202292/d133684d8k.htm

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