ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) elevates Natella Novruzova to CAO
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors designated Natella NovruzovaMansi Khetani will continue to serve as the company’s Principal Financial Officer.
Novruzova, age 56, has worked at ChargePoint since June 2019, most recently as Vice President, Corporate Controller, and previously held senior accounting roles at RingCentral and NetSuite. In connection with her promotion, her annual base salary was set at $355,000, and she became eligible for the company’s Incentive Bonus Plan with a target bonus equal to 40% of base salary, along with participation in other standard employee benefit programs.
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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.
Key Figures
Effective date of appointment: April 14, 2026
Annual base salary: $355,000
Target bonus opportunity: 40% of annual base salary
+2 more
5 metrics
Effective date of appointment
April 14, 2026
Date Natella Novruzova became Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Annual base salary
$355,000
Base salary for Novruzova as Chief Accounting Officer
Target bonus opportunity
40% of annual base salary
Eligibility under ChargePoint’s Incentive Bonus Plan
Age of appointee
56
Age of Natella Novruzova at time of appointment
Tenure at ChargePoint
Since June 2019
Novruzova’s service period at the company before promotion
Key Terms
Chief Accounting Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Incentive Bonus Plan, +2 more
6 terms
Chief Accounting Officer financial
"designated Natella Novruzova, the Company’s Corporate Controller, to serve as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer"
A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.
Principal Accounting Officer financial
"to serve as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective as of April 14, 2026"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
Principal Financial Officer financial
"Ms. Khetani will remain the Principal Financial Officer of the Company"
The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.
Incentive Bonus Plan financial
"she will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Bonus Plan with a target bonus opportunity"
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"related party transactions required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
FAQ
What executive change did ChargePoint (CHPT) announce in this Form 8-K?
ChargePoint announced that Corporate Controller Natella Novruzova has been designated Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective April 14, 2026. She assumes the principal accounting duties from Chief Financial Officer Mansi Khetani, who remains the company’s Principal Financial Officer overseeing broader financial leadership responsibilities.
What is Natella Novruzova’s new compensation as ChargePoint’s Chief Accounting Officer?
In her new role, Natella Novruzova will receive an annual base salary of $355,000 and is eligible to participate in ChargePoint’s Incentive Bonus Plan. Her target bonus opportunity equals 40% of her annual base salary, and she may also participate in the company’s generally available employee benefit programs.
What is Natella Novruzova’s background before becoming ChargePoint’s Chief Accounting Officer?
Before becoming Chief Accounting Officer, Natella Novruzova served in various roles at ChargePoint since June 2019, most recently as Vice President, Corporate Controller. Previously, she was Director of Accounting at RingCentral and Finance Operations Controller at NetSuite, and she holds an MBA degree from Cal State East Bay.
Will ChargePoint’s CFO Mansi Khetani retain her current responsibilities after this change?
Yes. After Natella Novruzova becomes Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, CFO Mansi Khetani will continue as ChargePoint’s Principal Financial Officer. Only the Principal Accounting Officer duties are being transferred, while Khetani maintains overall financial leadership and responsibility as Chief Financial Officer.