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World Kinect appoints Ira Birns CEO effective Jan 1, 2026; Mike Tejada named CFO; adds Andrea Smith to board
WORLD KINECT CORP
- Ira M. Birns, current President & CFO, appointed CEO effective Jan 1, 2026; Michael Kasbar becomes Executive Chairman.
- Jose-Miguel (Mike) Tejada promoted to EVP & CFO effective after Q3 10-Q; Michael Kroll named CAO effective Nov 1.
- Andrea B. Smith appointed to the Board effective Oct 24, 2025, increasing board size to 11; bylaws amended.
- John Rau promoted from COO to President effective Jan 1, 2026, continuing oversight of global commercial ops.
- Birns' CEO salary set at $900k/yr; Tejada receives $575k/yr salary plus $300k performance RSU.
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