---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-094068"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GEO"
cik: "0000923796"
company_name: "GEO GROUP INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T21:18:31.750838+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GEO Group CFO Mark Suchinski to depart; Shayn March named new CFO effective April 1, 2026

## Summary
- Mark Suchinski leaves March 31, 2026 to relocate and join another industry.
- Shayn March appointed SVP & CFO effective April 1, 2026; was EVP Finance & Treasurer.
- March's new employment agreement: $650k base salary, 100% target bonus, equity award (80% of salary) and initial 12,175 RSUs.
- March served as acting CFO in Jan-Jul 2024; has 17 years at GEO.
- March receives separation benefits (1x salary + benefits for 12 months) and auto transfer upon qualifying termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-094068
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GEO
- cik: 0000923796
- company_name: GEO GROUP INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923796/000119312526094068/0001193125-26-094068-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923796/000119312526094068/d84742d8k.htm

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