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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-020612"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GMED"
cik: "0001237831"
company_name: "GLOBUS MEDICAL INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:20:09.145428+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Director John A. DeFord resigns from Globus Medical Board effective immediately

## Summary
- John A. DeFord, Ph.D., notified the Board of his resignation on March 23, 2026, effective immediately.
- DeFord stated his decision was not a result of any disagreement with the company.
- He will not seek re-election at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for June 3, 2026.
- Chairman David C. Paul thanked DeFord for his contributions, especially during the NuVasive merger.
- DeFord served on the Nominating and Governance Committee.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-020612
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GMED
- cik: 0001237831
- company_name: GLOBUS MEDICAL INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1237831/000162828026020612/0001628280-26-020612-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1237831/000162828026020612/gmed-20260323.htm

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