---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001371285-24-000272"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TRUP"
cik: "0001371285"
company_name: "TRUPANION, INC."
filed_at: "2024-09-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T06:12:31.618744+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Trupanion appoints John Gallagher as COO, effective September 4, 2024

## Summary
- John Gallagher, previously EVP of Global Support Services, appointed COO leading North American growth and operational teams.
- Base salary increased from $300,000 to $375,000; bonus target raised from 50% to 75% of base salary.
- Received RSUs valued at ~$575,000 (grant expected early Nov 2024), vesting over 4 years with 25% on first anniversary.
- Gallagher has been with Trupanion since 2016, holding roles including GM, VP Contact Center, and Director of Phone Sales.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001371285-24-000272
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TRUP
- cik: 0001371285
- company_name: TRUPANION, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-09-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1371285/000137128524000272/0001371285-24-000272-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1371285/000137128524000272/trup-20240904.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001371285-24-000272.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  John Gallagher was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at TRUPANION, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Operating Officer
  source text: On September 4, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), John Gallagher was appointed Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of Trupanion, Inc.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1371285/000137128524000272/0001371285-24-000272-index.htm

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