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Jim H. Snabe steps back from C3.ai (AI) board for EU envoy role

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C3.ai, Inc. announced that board member and special advisor Jim H. Snabe has taken a leave of absence from the Board of Directors and his advisory role to the Chief Executive Officer, effective June 11, 2026, in connection with his appointment as Special Envoy to the European Commission for Industrial Artificial Intelligence.

During the leave, he will not vote as a director or perform director or advisory duties and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual stockholder meeting. He is expected to return to both roles after the leave ends. Effective the calendar day after his leave began, the Board size was reduced from twelve to eleven directors.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Effective date of leave June 11, 2026 Start of Jim H. Snabe’s leave of absence from C3.ai board
Board size before change 12 directors Number of C3.ai directors prior to Snabe’s leave
Board size after change 11 directors Number of C3.ai directors effective day after leave
Signature date June 16, 2026 Date the report was signed by the CEO and Chairman
leave of absence regulatory
"that he would be taking a leave of absence from the Board of Directors"
Board of Directors regulatory
"leave of absence from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
Special Envoy other
"in connection with his appointment as Special Envoy to the European Commission"
Industrial Artificial Intelligence technical
"Special Envoy to the European Commission for Industrial Artificial Intelligence"
special advisor other
"and as special advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer"
A Special Advisor is an expert brought in to give advice on specific issues or situations, often to government leaders or companies. They don't make laws or decisions themselves but offer guidance to help leaders make informed choices, like consulting a specialist before making a big move.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2026

C3.AI, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
1400 Seaport Blvd
Redwood City, CA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
001-39744
(Commission File Number)





26-3999357
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
94063
(Zip Code)
(650) 503-2200
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareAINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐



If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Leave of Absence of Director
On June 11, 2026, Jim H. Snabe notified C3.ai, Inc. (the “Company”) that he would be taking a leave of absence from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company and as special advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately (the “Effective Date”), in connection with his appointment as Special Envoy to the European Commission for Industrial Artificial Intelligence. Mr. Snabe will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Further, during the leave of absence, Mr. Snabe will neither have a vote as a member of the Board, nor perform the duties of a member of the Board or a special advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Snabe is expected to return to his role as a director and special advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer following the conclusion of the leave of absence, although the duration of such leave has not been determined. The Board thanks Mr. Snabe for his service to the Company.
Effective as of the calendar day immediately following the Effective Date, the Board reduced the number of directors constituting the Board from twelve to eleven.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

C3.ai, Inc.
Dated: June 16, 2026
By:/s/ Thomas M. Siebel
Thomas M. Siebel
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What board change did C3.ai (AI) disclose on June 11, 2026?

C3.ai disclosed that director Jim H. Snabe began a leave of absence from the Board and his special advisor role to the CEO, effective June 11, 2026, temporarily stepping away from board voting and advisory responsibilities.

Why is C3.ai (AI) director Jim H. Snabe taking a leave of absence?

Jim H. Snabe is taking a leave of absence in connection with his appointment as Special Envoy to the European Commission for Industrial Artificial Intelligence, which requires him to pause his C3.ai board and advisory duties during this period.

Will Jim H. Snabe return to the C3.ai (AI) board after his leave?

He is expected to return to his role as a director and special advisor to C3.ai’s Chief Executive Officer after the leave concludes, although the filing notes that the duration of the leave of absence has not been determined.

Is Jim H. Snabe standing for re-election at C3.ai’s 2026 annual meeting?

No. The filing states that Jim H. Snabe will not stand for re-election at C3.ai’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting while he is on leave, even though he is expected to return to his director and advisor roles afterward.

How did C3.ai (AI) adjust its board size following Snabe’s leave?

Effective the calendar day immediately after Jim H. Snabe’s leave became effective, the C3.ai Board reduced its size from twelve directors to eleven, aligning the stated board size with the number of active, voting directors during his absence.

Who signed the C3.ai (AI) 8-K reporting Jim H. Snabe’s leave?

The report was signed on behalf of C3.ai by Thomas M. Siebel, who is identified as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, confirming the board change disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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