Campbell’s transformation chief to step down in 2026
The Campbell’s Company reported a planned leadership change in its enterprise transformation function.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Campbell’s Company reported a planned leadership change in its enterprise transformation function. Executive Vice President and Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer Daniel L. Poland will step down from his current role effective August 3, 2026. He will continue with the company until January 10, 2027 to support a transition of his responsibilities.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
1 item
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
Announcement date: June 17, 2026
Effective step-down date: August 3, 2026
Transition end date: January 10, 2027
3 metrics
Announcement date
June 17, 2026
Date company announced Daniel L. Poland’s planned role change
Effective step-down date
August 3, 2026
Date Daniel L. Poland will step down from current role
Transition end date
January 10, 2027
Date through which Daniel L. Poland will assist with transition
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer, Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
4 terms
Emerging growth company regulatory
"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.
Executive Vice President financial
"Daniel L. Poland, Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer"
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.
Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer financial
"Daniel L. Poland, Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer"
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act regulatory
"Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act"
FAQ
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What leadership change did The Campbell's Company (CPB) disclose?
The Campbell’s Company disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer Daniel L. Poland will step down from his current role effective August 3, 2026, marking a planned change in its transformation leadership structure.
When will Daniel L. Poland’s role change at The Campbell's Company (CPB) take effect?
Daniel L. Poland will step down as Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer effective August 3, 2026. This is the official date his current role ends, as disclosed in the company’s current report.
Will Daniel L. Poland remain at The Campbell's Company (CPB) after stepping down?
Yes. Although Daniel L. Poland will leave his current role on August 3, 2026, he will remain with The Campbell’s Company until January 10, 2027 to assist with transitioning his responsibilities to others.
What position does Daniel L. Poland hold at The Campbell's Company (CPB)?
Daniel L. Poland serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer. The company reported that he will step down from this role in August 2026 while staying through early 2027 to support an orderly transition.
Does the 8-K filing mention any change to other Campbell's Company (CPB) executives?
The disclosure focuses on Daniel L. Poland’s planned departure from his role as Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer. It does not describe changes to other executives in the excerpt provided.
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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
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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
On June 17, 2026, The Campbell’s Company (the “Company”) announced that Daniel L. Poland, Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer, will step down from his current role effective August 3, 2026. Mr. Poland will remain with the Company to assist with the transition of his responsibilities until January 10, 2027.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY | ||||||||
| Date: June 17, 2026 | By: | /s/ Charles A. Brawley, III | ||||||
| Charles A. Brawley, III | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||