Alight (NYSE: ALIT) interim CFO to step down after transition support

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alight, Inc. disclosed that Interim Chief Financial Officer Gregory Giometti plans to leave the company after assisting with a transition period. He will continue as Interim CFO until May 8, 2026, or until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed, whichever comes first.

The company states its search for an external Chief Financial Officer is well advanced and expects to announce a new hire in the coming weeks. Alight will allow Mr. Giometti to keep a $190,000 retention bonus paid in 2025, which he would otherwise have had to repay if he left before June 30, 2026.

The filing notes that Mr. Giometti’s decision to leave is not due to any dispute or disagreement with Alight regarding accounting practices or financial reporting, indicating the change is not tied to financial reporting issues.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Alight announces an orderly Interim CFO exit while continuing an external CFO search.

Alight reports that Interim CFO Gregory Giometti will depart after a defined transition period ending on May 8, 2026 or upon appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer. The company emphasizes that its search for an external CFO is well advanced, suggesting this change is part of a planned leadership transition.

The decision to let Mr. Giometti retain a $190,000 retention bonus that otherwise would have been repayable before June 30, 2026 is explicitly tied to his assistance with the transition. The filing also states his departure is not due to any dispute or disagreement on accounting or financial reporting matters, which helps limit concerns about underlying financial control issues.

The key factor for investors will be the profile and timing of the new Chief Financial Officer once announced. Subsequent disclosures introducing the permanent CFO and describing their background and responsibilities will provide more clarity on long-term financial leadership and strategy.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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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.

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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): February 25, 2026

Alight, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-39299		86-1849232
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

320 South Canal Street 50th Floor, Suite 5000
Chicago, IL		60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (224) 737-7000

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		ALIT		New 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.

Departure of Interim Chief Financial Officer

On February 25, 2026, Gregory Giometti, the Interim Chief Financial Officer of Alight, Inc. (the “Company”), advised the Company that he would be leaving Alight to pursue other opportunities and agreed with the Company that he would continue to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer until May 8, 2026 (or such earlier date a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed) to assist with the transition of his responsibilities as the Company continues with its well-advanced search for an external candidate to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The Company expects to announce a new Chief Financial Officer in the coming weeks and, once announced, Mr. Giometti will work to ensure a smooth transition. In recognition of Mr. Giometti’s assistance in the transition, the Company has agreed to allow him to retain a $190,000 retention bonus payment that was made to him in 2025 before he took on the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer, which he would otherwise be required to repay to the Company if he left the Company prior to June 30, 2026.

Mr. Giometti’s decision to leave the Company was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s accounting practices or financial reporting.

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.

						Alight, Inc.
Date: February 27, 2026				By:		/s/ Martin Felli
						Martin Felli, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did Alight (ALIT) report in this 8-K filing?

Alight reported that Interim Chief Financial Officer Gregory Giometti plans to leave after a transition period. He will remain Interim CFO until May 8, 2026, or until a permanent CFO is appointed, while the company continues its well-advanced search for an external candidate.

How long will Gregory Giometti continue serving as Alight’s Interim CFO?

Gregory Giometti will continue as Alight’s Interim CFO until May 8, 2026, or an earlier date if a permanent CFO is appointed. During this time, he will assist with transitioning his responsibilities to support a smooth handover to the new Chief Financial Officer.

Why is Alight allowing its Interim CFO to retain a $190,000 bonus?

Alight is allowing Interim CFO Gregory Giometti to retain a $190,000 retention bonus in recognition of his transition assistance. The bonus, paid in 2025, would otherwise have been repayable if he left before June 30, 2026, but the company waived that repayment condition.

Did Alight link the Interim CFO’s departure to accounting or reporting issues?

Alight explicitly stated that Gregory Giometti’s decision to leave was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the company regarding accounting practices or financial reporting. This language aims to reassure stakeholders that the leadership change is not tied to financial reporting concerns.

Is Alight (ALIT) planning to hire a new permanent Chief Financial Officer?

Yes. Alight indicated its search for an external Chief Financial Officer is well advanced and it expects to announce a new CFO in the coming weeks. After the announcement, Gregory Giometti will work with the new executive to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

What type of security is Alight’s Class A common stock and where is it listed?

Alight’s Class A common stock has a par value of $0.0001 per share and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol ALIT. This listing provides public market liquidity for shareholders and aligns with standard U.S. exchange disclosure requirements.

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