Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) CTO Satish Mehta plans February 2026 retirement

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Chewy, Inc. reported that its Chief Technology Officer, Satish Mehta, has notified the company of his intention to retire. His retirement is expected to be effective on February 6, 2026, following notice given on January 13, 2026. Chewy plans to conduct a search to identify a successor for the CTO role, signaling a planned transition in the company’s technology leadership.

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Chewy’s CTO plans a scheduled retirement with a successor search underway.

Chewy, Inc. disclosed that Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta intends to retire effective February 6, 2026, after notifying the company on January 13, 2026. The filing characterizes this change as a retirement, not a termination, which typically suggests an orderly transition rather than an abrupt departure.

The company states it intends to conduct a search for his successor, indicating continuity of the CTO role and an ongoing focus on technology leadership. The actual impact on operations and strategy will depend on the timing of the appointment and the new CTO’s priorities, which are not detailed in the disclosure.

Subsequent company communications or future filings may provide additional information on the successor and any resulting shifts in product, data, or platform strategy once a new CTO is identified.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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): January 13, 2026

CHEWY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-38936		90-1020167
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7700 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, Florida				33322
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

(786) 320-7111

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 $0.01 per share		CHWY		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.

On January 13, 2026, Satish Mehta, Chief Technology Officer of Chewy, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Company on February 6, 2026. The Company intends to conduct a search for his successor.

SIGNATURES

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

						CHEWY, INC.
Date: January 20, 2026				By:		/s/ Da-Wai Hu
						Da-Wai Hu
						General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Chewy (CHWY) disclose in this 8-K?

Chewy reported that its Chief Technology Officer, Satish Mehta, has notified the company of his intention to retire from the company.

When is Chewy CTO Satish Mehta expected to retire?

Chewy stated that Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta intends to retire from the company on February 6, 2026.

When did Chewy receive notice of the CTO’s planned retirement?

Chewy received notice of Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta’s intention to retire on January 13, 2026.

Is Chewy planning to replace its retiring CTO?

Yes. Chewy stated that it intends to conduct a search for a successor to Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta.

Does the filing mention any other changes to Chewy’s executive team?

The disclosure focuses on the planned retirement of Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta and notes that the company will search for a successor; no other executive changes are described.