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Sonder CEO Francis Davidson steps down; Chair Janice Sears named Interim CEO
Sonder Holdings Inc.
- Francis Davidson resigns as CEO and director; Janice Sears appointed Interim CEO effective June 24, 2025.
- Sears receives $60,000/month salary, $175,000 sign-on RSUs, and additional RSUs based on service months.
- Davidson gets $2.2M cash severance, $32,730 COBRA benefit, and accelerated vesting of 74,492 performance options.
- Board will initiate search for permanent CEO; transition follows completion of Marriott integration.
- Sears steps down from Audit Committee; Michelle Frymire appointed Audit Committee Chair.
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