---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001206774-24-000897"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DVA"
cik: "0000927066"
company_name: "DAVITA INC."
filed_at: "2024-09-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T05:07:10.055493+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DaVita appoints David P. Maughan as COO, Kidney Care; Staffieri becomes COO Emeritus

## Summary
- David P. Maughan appointed COO, DaVita Kidney Care, effective September 15, 2024, succeeding Michael D. Staffieri.
- Maughan previously SVP overseeing home and hospital services, HR, IT, marketing, and state government affairs.
- Employment agreement provides $725,000 base salary and 2024 target bonus of 100% of base salary earned.
- Severance includes benefits under DaVita Severance Plan; enhanced to 2-year base salary if Good Cause resignation within 2 years post-change-of-control.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001206774-24-000897
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DVA
- cik: 0000927066
- company_name: DAVITA INC.
- filed_at: 2024-09-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000120677424000897/0001206774-24-000897-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000120677424000897/dva4379221-8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001206774-24-000897.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  David P. Maughan was appointed as Chief Operating Officer, DaVita Kidney Care at DAVITA INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Operating Officer, DaVita Kidney Care
  source text: David P. Maughan, Senior Vice President of the Company, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, DaVita Kidney Care, effective September 15, 2024
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000120677424000897/0001206774-24-000897-index.htm
- Executive change
  Michael D. Staffieri changed role as Chief Operating Officer Emeritus at DAVITA INC..
  - Action: transitioned
  - Role: Chief Operating Officer Emeritus
  source text: Mr. Maughan will replace Michael D. Staffieri, who will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer Emeritus, as of the Effective Date.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927066/000120677424000897/0001206774-24-000897-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.