Executive VP Adam Appleby to leave Conduent (NASDAQ: CNDT) role
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Conduent Incorporated reported a leadership change in its Public Sector Solutions business. On May 1, 2026, Executive Vice President Adam Appleby informed the company he will resign from his role, effective May 19, 2026, to pursue other professional endeavors.
The company states that Mr. Appleby’s resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding its financial reporting, operations, policies, practices, or any other matter. He will remain with Conduent through May 19, 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition.
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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
Resignation notice date: May 1, 2026
Resignation effective date: May 19, 2026
Common stock par value: $0.01 par value
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Resignation notice date
May 1, 2026
Date Adam Appleby informed Conduent of his resignation
Resignation effective date
May 19, 2026
Effective date of Adam Appleby’s departure
Common stock par value
$0.01 par value
Par value of Conduent common stock listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market
Company phone number
(844) 663-2638
Registrant’s telephone number for Conduent’s principal executive offices
Key Terms
Executive Vice President, Public Sector Solutions, Emerging Growth Company
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Executive Vice President financial
"he will be resigning from his position as Executive Vice President, Public Sector Solutions"
An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.
Public Sector Solutions financial
"his position as Executive Vice President, Public Sector Solutions, to pursue other professional endeavors"
Emerging Growth Company regulatory
"405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging Growth Company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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): May 1, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (844 ) 663-2638
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (CFR 240.12b-2).
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.
(b) On May 1, 2026, Adam Appleby informed Registrant that he will be resigning from his position as Executive Vice President, Public Sector Solutions, to pursue other professional endeavors, effective May 19, 2026. Mr. Appleby will stay on through May 19, 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Appleby’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Registrant over any of its financial reporting, operations, policies or practices, or any other matter.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized.
Date: May 7, 2026
| CONDUENT INCORPORATED | ||||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ MICHAEL FISHERMAN | |||||||||||||
| Michael Fisherman | ||||||||||||||
| Assistant Secretary | ||||||||||||||
FAQ
What executive change did Conduent (CNDT) disclose in this 8-K?
Conduent disclosed that Executive Vice President Adam Appleby will resign from his role leading Public Sector Solutions, effective May 19, 2026. He notified the company on May 1, 2026 and will remain to assist with a smooth transition until his effective departure date.
When will Adam Appleby’s resignation from Conduent (CNDT) be effective?
Adam Appleby’s resignation as Executive Vice President, Public Sector Solutions, will be effective May 19, 2026. According to the filing, he will stay with Conduent through that date to help ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities within the Public Sector Solutions segment.
What position did Adam Appleby hold at Conduent (CNDT) before resigning?
Before resigning, Adam Appleby served as Executive Vice President, Public Sector Solutions, at Conduent. This role placed him in a senior leadership position overseeing the company’s public sector business. His resignation becomes effective May 19, 2026, following a transition period.
Will Adam Appleby assist Conduent (CNDT) during the transition period?
Yes. Conduent noted that Adam Appleby will remain with the company through May 19, 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition. This means he continues in his role for a short period after announcing his resignation on May 1, 2026.