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8-K filed May 20, 2026, 5:27 PM ET ticker SKLZ CIK 0001801661
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Skillz appoints Robert Alex Walsh as CFO, effective July 13, 2026

Skillz Inc.

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Appointed

Robert Alex Walsh

Chief Financial Officer
SKLZ · Skillz Inc.
Effective
2026-07-13
Filed
May 20, 2026, 5:27 PM ET
On May 17, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Robert Alex Walsh, effective as of July 13, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), as the Chief Financial Officer of Skillz Inc.
Departed

Gaetano Franceschi

Chief Financial Officer
SKLZ · Skillz Inc.
Effective
2026-07-13
Successor
Robert Alex Walsh
Filed
May 20, 2026, 5:27 PM ET
Mr. Franceschi’s last day of employment with the Company (the “Departure Date”), was extended until (i) October 1, 2026 or (ii) a mutually agreed date following the Departure Date, at which time Mr. Franceschi will step down as Chief Financial Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert Alex Walsh was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Skillz Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Exact text from the filing
On May 17, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Robert Alex Walsh, effective as of July 13, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), as the Chief Financial Officer of Skillz Inc.
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Gaetano Franceschi departed as Chief Financial Officer at Skillz Inc..

Action
stepped down
Role
Chief Financial Officer
Exact text from the filing
Mr. Franceschi’s last day of employment with the Company (the “Departure Date”), was extended until (i) October 1, 2026 or (ii) a mutually agreed date following the Departure Date, at which time Mr. Franceschi will step down as Chief Financial Officer.
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accession 0001801661-26-000035
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