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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-336643"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GCO"
cik: "0000018498"
company_name: "GENESCO INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-06T10:53:21+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-06T10:55:05.174927+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Genesco CSO Parag Desai to retire Oct 31, 2026; transition to part-time Aug 7

## Summary
- Parag Desai transitions to part-time SVP, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer on Aug 7, 2026; retires Oct 31, 2026.
- During transition, Desai receives $10,000/month for up to 32 hours; eligible for FY2027 STIP target bonus of $338,000.
- Outstanding PSU awards (granted Apr 2024 and Jul 2025) receive retirement treatment; part-time status not a termination.
- Post-retirement consulting from Nov 1, 2026 through Jan 31, 2027 at $2,400/day for up to 8 hours/day.
- Responsibilities will transition to other senior leadership team members; Desai joined Genesco in 2014.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-336643
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GCO
- cik: 0000018498
- company_name: GENESCO INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-06T10:53:21+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000119312526336643/0001193125-26-336643-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000119312526336643/gco-20260806.htm

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