GE Vernova Appoints New CFO and Directors
Ticker: GEV · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 10, 2024 · CIK: 1996810
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-changes, board-appointments, cfo-appointment
TL;DR
GE Vernova shakes up leadership: new CFO Michael Smith in, Alexandra Pecci out, plus 3 new board members.
AI Summary
GE Vernova Inc. announced on September 5, 2024, several key executive and board changes. The company elected three new directors to its board: David L. Hauser, David S. D. Jones, and Michael J. Smith. Additionally, it appointed Michael J. Smith as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Alexandra G. W. Pecci, who will transition to a senior advisor role. These changes are effective immediately.
Why It Matters
These executive and board changes could signal a strategic shift or a focus on financial leadership for GE Vernova as it navigates its path as a standalone company.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in key financial and leadership roles can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and performance.
Key Players & Entities
- GE Vernova Inc. (company) — Registrant
- David L. Hauser (person) — Newly Elected Director
- David S. D. Jones (person) — Newly Elected Director
- Michael J. Smith (person) — Newly Appointed CFO and Director
- Alexandra G. W. Pecci (person) — Outgoing CFO
- September 5, 2024 (date) — Effective date of changes
FAQ
Who are the newly elected directors to GE Vernova's board?
The newly elected directors are David L. Hauser, David S. D. Jones, and Michael J. Smith.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of GE Vernova?
Michael J. Smith has been appointed as the new CFO.
What is the effective date of these leadership changes?
The changes are effective as of September 5, 2024.
What will be Alexandra G. W. Pecci's new role?
Alexandra G. W. Pecci will transition to a senior advisor role.
What is GE Vernova's state of incorporation?
GE Vernova Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.
Filing Stats: 1,369 words · 5 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 14 · Accepted 2024-09-10 17:00:20
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ch registered Common stock, par value $0.01 per share GEV New York Stock Exchange
Filing Documents
- gev-20240905.htm (8-K) — 38KB
- exhibit101sep102024gev8-k.htm (EX-10.1) — 109KB
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- gev-20240905.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- gev-20240905_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- gev-20240905_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
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08 Shareholder Director Nominations
Item 5.08 Shareholder Director Nominations. To the extent applicable, the information in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.08.
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. On September 5, 2024, the Board determined that the Company's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders ("2025 Annual Meeting"), which will be the Company's first annual meeting of stockholders, will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The time, location or other means of holding the 2025 Annual Meeting, and the record date for the determination of stockholders of the Company entitled to receive notice of and vote at the 2025 Annual Meeting, will be later determined by the Board and will be set forth in the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Pursuant to the Company's Bylaws (the "Bylaws"), stockholders intending to submit notice of (i) proposals to be presented at, but not included in the Company's proxy materials, for the 2025 Annual Meeting, including director nominations for election to the Board (other than "proxy access" director nominations), or (ii) director nominations to be included in the Company's proxy materials for the 2025 Annual Meeting pursuant to the "proxy access" provision in the Bylaws, must deliver such notice to the principal executive offices of the Company, addressed to its Secretary, not later than February 13, 2025, and not earlier than January 14, 2025. Stockholders seeking to include a proposal in the Company's proxy materials for the 2025 Annual Meeting under Rule 14a-8 pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, must deliver such proposal to the principal executive offices of the Company, addressed to its Secretary, not later than November 28, 2024. Any stockholder proposal or director nomination must also comply with the requirements of Delaware law, the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC and the Bylaws, as applicable.
01 Exhibits
Item 9.01 Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Description 10.1 GE Vernova Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Benefits Policy* 104 The cover page of this Current report on Form 8-K formatted as Inline XBRL. * Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. GE Vernova Inc. (Registrant) Date: September 10, 2024 /s/ Rachel Gonzalez Rachel Gonzalez General Counsel