Akamai Technologies Appoints New Chief Legal Officer
Ticker: AKAM · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jul 8, 2025 · CIK: 1086222
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Akamai Technologies INC (AKAM) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-change, legal-officer, compensation
Related Tickers: AKAM
TL;DR
Akamai's CLO is out, Sarah Quinn is in starting July 12th. New CLO gets $475k base + equity.
AI Summary
On July 7, 2025, Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced the departure of Chief Legal Officer, Robert Blum, effective July 12, 2025. Concurrently, Akamai appointed Sarah Quinn as the new Chief Legal Officer, also effective July 12, 2025. Quinn will receive an annual base salary of $475,000 and will be eligible for equity awards.
Why It Matters
This leadership change in a key legal role could impact the company's strategic direction and regulatory compliance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in executive leadership, especially in legal roles, can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operations.
Key Numbers
- $475,000 — Annual Base Salary (Sarah Quinn's compensation as new Chief Legal Officer.)
Key Players & Entities
- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Robert Blum (person) — Departing Chief Legal Officer
- Sarah Quinn (person) — Appointed Chief Legal Officer
- July 7, 2025 (date) — Date of Report
- July 12, 2025 (date) — Effective date of departure and appointment
- $475,000 (dollar_amount) — Sarah Quinn's annual base salary
FAQ
Who is the departing Chief Legal Officer of Akamai Technologies?
Robert Blum is the departing Chief Legal Officer of Akamai Technologies.
When is Robert Blum's departure effective?
Robert Blum's departure is effective July 12, 2025.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Legal Officer?
Sarah Quinn has been appointed as the new Chief Legal Officer.
What is Sarah Quinn's annual base salary?
Sarah Quinn's annual base salary is $475,000.
When is Sarah Quinn's appointment effective?
Sarah Quinn's appointment is effective July 12, 2025.
Filing Details
This Form 8-K (Form 8-K) was filed with the SEC on July 8, 2025 by Robert Blum regarding AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM).