8-K Item 5.02

Board and executive changes

Departures, elections and appointments of directors and officers, as filed by S&P 500 companies. Newest first.

8 filings

  1. Nov 4, 2026
    Kraft Heinz · KHC

    O n October 31, 2026 , the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Kraft Heinz Company (the “Company”) appointed Kelly M. Dilts and J. Michael Schlotman as members of the Board, effective as November 4, 2026. Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman were not selected pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between her or him and any other person. There are no transactions between Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Ms. Dilts and Mr. Schlotman will be compensated according to the Company’s compensation program for non-employee directors as described in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2026.

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  2. Nov 3, 2026
    Sysco · SYY

    On October 30, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sysco appointed Mr. Brandon E. Sewell, Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Sewell has served as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since March 6, 2026, as previously disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2026 (the “Prior Form 8-K”). The information required by Items 401(b), (d), and (e) of Regulation S-K regarding Mr. Sewell was previously reported under “Part I, Item 1. Information about our Executive Officers” in the Company’s Annual Report, and such information is incorporated herein by reference. Mr.

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  3. Nov 2, 2026
    Kimberly-Clark · KMB

    Appointment of Directors Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the First Effective Time, Richard E. Allison, Jr., Larry J. Merlo, and Kirk L. Perry (collectively, the “Kenvue Designees”), each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Kenvue prior to the First Effective Time, were appointed to the board of directors of K-C (the “Board”). K-C has agreed to take all necessary actions to nominate the Kenvue Designees for election to the Board at the annual meeting of stockholders of K-C to be held in 2027. Also at the First Effective Time, Mr. Allison was appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board, and Mr. Merlo was appointed to the Management Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board. Mr. Perry was not appointed to any committees of the Board.

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  4. Oct 29, 2026
    Clorox · CLX

    On October 28, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Clorox Company (the “Company”), appointed Fabian Garcia to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company and a member of the Board, effective as of January 5, 2027 (the “Effective Date”). Linda Rendle will step down from her role as CEO of the Company and Chair and a member of the Board as of the Effective Date and will serve as a senior advisor to the Company through April 2, 2027, to assist with transition matters. As of the Effective Date, Matthew J. Shattock, currently Lead Independent Director of the Board, will serve as Independent Chair of the Board. In connection with this role, Mr. Shattock will receive an Independent Chair retainer of $225,000 in addition to the annual director retainer and annual grant of deferred stock units, each paid in line with our non-employee director compensation practices.

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  5. Oct 29, 2026
    Church & Dwight · CHD

    On October 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) elected Jonathon J. Nudi to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective January 1, 2027. Effective upon Mr. Nudi’s election, the size of the Board will increase to 12 members. The Board has also appointed Mr. Nudi to serve on the Audit Committee and the Compensation & Human Capital Committee of the Board when he joins as a director early next year. Mr. Nudi is the President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Masco Corporation (“Masco”), a global manufacturer and distributor of branded home improvement and building products, a role he has held since July 2025, and has served as a member of Masco’s board of directors since June 2023. Prior to joining Masco as its CEO, Mr.

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  6. Oct 29, 2026
    Hormel Foods · HRL

    Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”) previously announced that, effective October 26, 2026, John F. Ghingo would commence service as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (and would continue serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company). The Company also previously disclosed that, since June 2025, Mr. Ghingo had been a party to an Employment Agreement with the Company (the “Ghingo Employment Agreement”) related specifically to his service as the Company’s President. By its terms, the Ghingo Employment Agreement was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2026. On October 23, 2026, Mr. Ghingo and the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) pursuant to which the Ghingo Employment Agreement terminated as of October 26, 2026, in connection with Mr. Ghingo’s assumption of the additional role of Chief Executive Officer. Accordingly, Mr.

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  7. Oct 23, 2026
    Hormel Foods · HRL

    On October 21, 2026, Sally J. Smith notified Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”) of her decision to retire as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective upon the expiration of her current term at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2027 Annual Meeting”). As a result, Ms. Smith will not stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Ms. Smith’s decision to retire and not stand for re-election was not because of any disagreement with the Company.

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  8. Oct 16, 2026
    Costco · COST

    On October 13, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the fiscal 2027 criteria for bonuses to executive officers, with the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board also approving the environmental and social performance criteria. Executive officers other than the Chief Executive Officer are eligible to receive base bonuses of $400,000. The base amounts include $160,000 based on targets relating to sales and $160,000 based on targets relating to pre-tax income. The potential payment attributable to each goal may be from zero to up to 120% of the target amount, based on the level of achievement. In addition, up to $80,000 can be earned relating to environmental and social objectives based on quantitative performance metrics (including those concerning human capital and environmental-related areas).

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