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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-003905"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "SNES"
cik: "0001680378"
company_name: "SenesTech, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T07:01:37.834633+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SenesTech CEO Joel Fruendt to retire; Jamie Bechtel appointed Interim Executive Chair

## Summary
- CEO Joel L. Fruendt retiring effective earlier of June 30, 2026 or successor appointment.
- Fruendt receives base salary continuation through Dec 15, 2026, health coverage through Dec 31, 2026, and stock option acceleration.
- Board appoints Jamie Bechtel as Interim Executive Chair with $247,500 annual compensation.
- Separation agreement subject to effective release and waiver of claims.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-003905
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: SNES
- cik: 0001680378
- company_name: SenesTech, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1680378/000162828026003905/0001628280-26-003905-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1680378/000162828026003905/snes-20260128.htm

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