Conduent (NASDAQ: CNDT) ends EVP McDaniel role amid management changes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Conduent Incorporated reported a leadership change tied to a broader management reorganization. As part of eliminating a management layer and restructuring roles and responsibilities, the company terminated the employment of Michael McDaniel, its Executive Vice President of Commercial Solutions, without cause, effective October 7, 2025. This type of termination typically reflects structural changes rather than performance issues.

Under the disclosure, McDaniel will receive compensation and benefits in line with Conduent’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy, indicating he is being treated under the company’s standard severance framework for executives. No additional financial terms or successor details are provided in this report.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Conduent removes an EVP role as part of a management layer restructuring.

Conduent is consolidating its leadership structure by eliminating a management layer, which results in the termination without cause of Executive Vice President of Commercial Solutions, Michael McDaniel, effective October 7, 2025. This suggests an organizational streamlining effort rather than a performance-related exit, given the explicit "without cause" language.

McDaniel is entitled to compensation and benefits consistent with the company’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy, indicating reliance on pre-existing, standardized arrangements rather than bespoke exit terms. Subsequent disclosures may clarify how Commercial Solutions responsibilities are reassigned and whether further leadership changes accompany this restructuring.

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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): October 7, 2025

 CONDUENT INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  

New York

001-37817

81-2983623

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Campus Drive,						Suite 200,
Florham Park,			New Jersey
07932
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (844) 663-2638

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			CNDT			NASDAQ Global Select Market

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).

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

In connection with an elimination of a management layer and associated restructuring of roles and responsibilities, the employment of Michael McDaniel, Executive Vice President of Commercial Solutions of Conduent Incorporated (the “Company"), was terminated without cause, effective October 7, 2025. In connection with his termination, Mr. McDaniel will be entitled to receive compensation and benefits consistent with the Company’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy.

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: October 9, 2025

 

CONDUENT INCORPORATED
By:						/s/ MICHAEL FISHERMAN
						Michael Fisherman
						Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What did Conduent (CNDT) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Conduent disclosed that it eliminated a management layer and restructured roles, which led to the termination without cause of Executive Vice President of Commercial Solutions, Michael McDaniel, effective October 7, 2025.

Which executive is leaving Conduent (CNDT) and what was his role?

Michael McDaniel, who served as Executive Vice President of Commercial Solutions, is leaving Conduent as a result of the management restructuring.

Why was Michael McDaniel’s employment with Conduent (CNDT) terminated?

His employment was terminated without cause in connection with Conduent’s elimination of a management layer and the associated restructuring of roles and responsibilities.

When did Michael McDaniel’s termination at Conduent (CNDT) become effective?

The termination of Michael McDaniel’s employment became effective on October 7, 2025.

What severance will Michael McDaniel receive from Conduent (CNDT)?

He will receive compensation and benefits consistent with Conduent’s U.S. Executive Severance Policy, as specified in the disclosure.

Does the filing mention who will replace Michael McDaniel at Conduent (CNDT)?

No successor or replacement for the Executive Vice President of Commercial Solutions role is described in this disclosure.