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accession: "0001193125-26-128945"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GCO"
cik: "0000018498"
company_name: "GENESCO INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:41:24.368126+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Genesco CEO Mimi Vaughn adds principal accounting officer role after CFO departure

## Summary
- Cassandra E. Harris ceased as principal accounting officer effective March 25, 2026, after FY2026 10-K filing.
- Mimi E. Vaughn appointed as principal accounting officer on March 26, 2026, until a successor is named.
- Vaughn remains President, CEO, Interim CFO and principal financial officer; no extra compensation for new role.
- No changes to Vaughn's severance arrangements or equity grants in connection with the appointment.
- Transition follows previously announced consulting agreement with Harris for orderly handover.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-128945
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GCO
- cik: 0000018498
- company_name: GENESCO INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000119312526128945/0001193125-26-128945-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000119312526128945/gco-20260327.htm

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