Adeia CEO Paul Davis to step down by Q4 2026; board launches search

Adeia Inc.

Davis notified board on May 4, 2026; he will stay as CEO and board member until successor is named.
Special transition committee chaired by chairman Dan Moloney will lead the CEO search.
No disagreement with company; decision driven by health and personal pursuits.
Davis led Adeia through separation from Xperi and revenue growth; debt reduced by nearly 50%.
Target completion for CEO search is Q4 2026; internal and external candidates considered.

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Paul E. Davis

Chief Executive Officer

ADEA · Adeia Inc.

Filed: May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

On May 4, 2026, Adeia Inc. (the “Company” or “Adeia”) announced that Paul E. Davis, the Company’s chief executive officer, notified the Company and the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on May 4, 2026, of his intention to step down as the Company’s chief executive officer and as a member of the Board to focus on his health and personal pursuits.

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Paul E. Davis departed as Chief Executive Officer at Adeia Inc..

Action: intention to step down
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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On May 4, 2026, Adeia Inc. (the “Company” or “Adeia”) announced that Paul E. Davis, the Company’s chief executive officer, notified the Company and the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on May 4, 2026, of his intention to step down as the Company’s chief executive officer and as a member of the Board to focus on his health and personal pursuits.

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