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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-315973"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BK"
cik: "0001390777"
company_name: "Bank of New York Mellon Corp"
filed_at: "2025-12-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T13:28:46.154887+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BNY elects Charles Lowrey to board, grants CEO Robin Vince $25M RSUs + 869K options

## Summary
- Charles F. Lowrey elected independent director effective Feb 15, 2026; board expands to 12 directors.
- Lowrey is Executive Chairman of Prudential Financial; brings banking and investment management expertise.
- CEO Robin Vince awarded $25.0M in RSUs and 869,263 stock options, vesting in two installments on years 5 and 6.
- Options subject to two-year holding period after exercise; award aligns with long-term shareholder value.
- Grant made at all-time high closing price; board cites leadership continuity amid competitive talent landscape.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-315973
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BK
- cik: 0001390777
- company_name: Bank of New York Mellon Corp
- filed_at: 2025-12-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1390777/000119312525315973/0001193125-25-315973-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1390777/000119312525315973/d38876d8k.htm

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