Rapid7 appoints Wael Mohamed CEO; Corey Thomas becomes Executive Chairman; reaffirms 2026 guidance

Rapid7, Inc.

Wael Mohamed becomes CEO effective June 1, 2026; Corey Thomas transitions to Executive Chairman.
Mohamed receives $625K base salary, target bonus 100% of base, $6M RSU vesting over 3 years.
Performance-based RSU covers up to 2.125M shares with price hurdles from $15 to $30+, phased vesting.
Company reaffirms Q2 and full-year 2026 financial guidance as provided on May 5, 2026.
Leadership team refresh includes new CFO, CCO, CPTO over past year to drive AI-SOC strategy.

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Role change

Marc Brown

Lead Independent Director

RPD · Rapid7, Inc.

Effective: 2026-06-01
Filed: June 1, 2026, 8:29 AM ET

the Board appointed Marc Brown, who previously served as Chairman of the Board, as Lead Independent Director, effective June 1, 2026.

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Wael Mohamed

Chief Executive Officer

RPD · Rapid7, Inc.

Effective: 2026-06-01
Filed: June 1, 2026, 8:29 AM ET

On May 26, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rapid7, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Wael Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of June 1, 2026.

Role change

Corey Thomas

Executive Chairman

RPD · Rapid7, Inc.

Effective: 2026-06-01
Successor: Wael Mohamed
Filed: June 1, 2026, 8:29 AM ET

the Board also appointed Mr. Thomas as Executive Chairman, effective as of June 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Marc Brown was appointed as Lead Independent Director at Rapid7, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Lead Independent Director

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the Board appointed Marc Brown, who previously served as Chairman of the Board, as Lead Independent Director, effective June 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Wael Mohamed was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Rapid7, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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On May 26, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rapid7, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Wael Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of June 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Corey Thomas was appointed as Executive Chairman at Rapid7, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Chairman

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the Board also appointed Mr. Thomas as Executive Chairman, effective as of June 1, 2026.

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