STOCK TITAN

[8-K] Salesforce, Inc. Reports Material Event

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Salesforce, Inc. appointed Guy Wanger, age 64, as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, with his employment beginning on June 15, 2026. He brings decades of accounting and technology-industry experience, including senior roles at WilliamsMarston, C3 AI and more than 38 years at Ernst & Young.

Wanger’s compensation includes an initial annual base salary of $700,000, an initial annual bonus target equal to 70% of base salary, a $2 million sign-on cash bonus, and restricted stock units with a grant date target value of $9 million vesting over four years. He will also participate in the broader senior executive compensation and benefit programs, and the company states there are no related-party or conflict-of-interest relationships requiring disclosure.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.
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.
See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google
Add on Google
0001108524FALSE00011085242026-05-272026-05-27

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
May 27, 2026
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
 _________________________________________________________
Salesforce, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
__________________________________________________________ 
 
Delaware001-3222494-3320693
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
Salesforce Tower
415 Mission Street, 3rd Fl
San Francisco, California 94105
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415901-7000
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareCRMNew 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 May 27, 2026, Guy Wanger, age 64, was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of Salesforce, Inc. (the “Company”), effective upon commencement of employment on June 15, 2026. Mr. Wanger most recently served as Partner, West Region Accounting Advisory Leader at WilliamsMarston LLC, a national advisory firm, which he joined in March 2025. Prior to that, Mr. Wanger served as Chief Administrative Officer for C3 AI, an enterprise AI software company, from September 2023 to January 2024. Mr. Wanger previously spent over 38 years at Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”), an international public accounting firm, from 1985 to 2023, including as an independent consultant from 2022 to 2023 and as Audit Partner from 1996 to 2022, during which he also served as Global Technology Industry Assurance Leader from 2012 to 2019. Between 2016 and 2021, Mr. Wanger served as the Company’s Lead Audit Engagement Partner on behalf of EY, the Company’s independent auditor. Mr. Wanger earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree in Accounting from Santa Clara University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in California and Nevada.
In connection with his appointment, Mr. Wanger’s initial annual base salary will be $700,000 and his initial annual bonus target will be 70% of base salary. Mr. Wanger will receive a sign-on cash bonus of $2 million and an equity award of restricted stock units with a grant date target value of $9 million, vesting over a four-year period. Mr. Wanger will also be eligible to participate in the compensation and benefit programs generally available to senior executives of the Company.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Wanger and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer, he has no family relationships with any of the Company’s directors or executive officers, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.







Signature
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.
 
Dated: June 2, 2026Salesforce, Inc.
/s/ SABASTIAN NILES
Sabastian Niles
President and Chief Legal Officer


FAQ

Who did Salesforce (CRM) appoint as Chief Accounting Officer?

Salesforce appointed Guy Wanger as Chief Accounting Officer. He will also serve as principal accounting officer starting June 15, 2026. Wanger previously held senior roles at WilliamsMarston, C3 AI, and spent over 38 years at Ernst & Young.

What is Guy Wanger’s compensation package at Salesforce (CRM)?

Guy Wanger will receive a $700,000 base salary and a 70% bonus target. He is also getting a $2 million sign-on cash bonus and $9 million in restricted stock units that vest over four years.

When does Salesforce (CRM) say Guy Wanger’s role becomes effective?

Guy Wanger’s role becomes effective on June 15, 2026. The filing notes he was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer on May 27, 2026, with effectiveness tied to the commencement of his employment.

What is Guy Wanger’s background before joining Salesforce (CRM)?

Guy Wanger most recently was Partner and West Region Accounting Advisory Leader at WilliamsMarston. Before that, he served as Chief Administrative Officer at C3 AI and spent decades at Ernst & Young, including as Salesforce’s Lead Audit Engagement Partner.

What equity award does Salesforce (CRM) grant to Guy Wanger?

Salesforce is granting Guy Wanger restricted stock units with a $9 million target value. These RSUs will vest over a four-year period, aligning a portion of his compensation with the company’s long-term performance and share price.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

3 documents