---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001801661-25-000129"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SKLZ"
cik: "0001801661"
company_name: "Skillz Inc."
filed_at: "2025-12-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T12:00:46.681986+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Skillz CFO-designate Darwal withdraws; Franceschi extends interim role through March 2026

## Summary
- Michael Darwal withdrew acceptance of CFO role effective immediately; will not assume position on Jan 12, 2026.
- Gaetano Franceschi continues as CFO until permanent successor; termination date extended to March 31, 2026 (option to June 30).
- Franceschi receives base salary, benefits, and prorated 2026 bonus based on actual performance.
- Company has commenced search for permanent CFO; successor to be announced upon conclusion.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001801661-25-000129
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SKLZ
- cik: 0001801661
- company_name: Skillz Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-12-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1801661/000180166125000129/0001801661-25-000129-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1801661/000180166125000129/sklz-20251223.htm

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