leadership
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.40
Appoints Ashley Van as Senior VP and Principal Accounting Officer effective May 11, 2026
BJs RESTAURANTS INC
- Ashley Van named SVP, Accounting and Principal Accounting Officer; base salary of $340,000/year.
- Signing bonus of $50,000 ($25,000 after 30 days, $25,000 after one year); initial equity grant of $300,000.
- Annual bonus target of 55% of base salary; annual equity target of $180,000 (discretionary).
- J. Todd Wilson remains CFO but ceases as Principal Accounting Officer on May 11, 2026.
- Severance: 6 months base plus 1 month per year of service (up to 12 months) if terminated without cause.
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