Skillsoft names Ron Kisling CFO as John Frederick retires; Global Knowledge sale underway

Skillsoft Corp.

Ronald Kisling appointed CFO effective May 20, 2026; John Frederick retires, serves as advisor through Sep 4, 2026.
Kisling receives $500k base salary, $200k signing bonus, 150k RSUs and 30k PSUs (target performance).
Frederick eligible for $125k retention bonus, continues base salary and equity vesting during transition period.
Separate press release announces sale of Global Knowledge unit to Enduring Ventures; expected close in Q2 2026.

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John Frederick

Advisor

SKIL · Skillsoft Corp.

Effective: 2026-05-20
Successor: Ronald Kisling
Filed: May 21, 2026, 6:58 AM ET

John Frederick retired as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective as of the Transition Date.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John Frederick changed role as Advisor at Skillsoft Corp..

Action: retired and agreed to serve as Advisor
Role: Advisor

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John Frederick retired as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective as of the Transition Date.

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