Globant appoints Fernando Matzkin as COO
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Globant S.A. (GLOB) announced a leadership change, appointing Fernando Matzkin as Chief Operating Officer effective August 20, 2026. He previously served as Chief Revenue Officer since July 2025 and has been with the company since 2009 in several senior roles across Europe, North America and the U.S. East Region.
The report also states that this information is incorporated by reference into Globant’s existing registration statements on Form F-3 and multiple Form S-8 filings, meaning those securities registration documents now formally include this management update.
Key Figures
Appointment date as COO: August 20, 2026
Year joined Globant: 2009
Chief Revenue Officer tenure start: July 2025
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Appointment date as COO
August 20, 2026
Date Fernando Matzkin was appointed Chief Operating Officer
Year joined Globant
2009
Year Fernando Matzkin joined Globant S.A.
Chief Revenue Officer tenure start
July 2025
Start of Fernando Matzkin’s role as Chief Revenue Officer
Europe GM and CBO period start
2022
Start of period as Chief Business Officer and General Manager for Europe (through July 2025)
North America CBO period
2020 to 2022
Period as Chief Business Officer for North America
U.S. East Region GM period
2019 to 2020
Period as General Manager for the U.S. East Region
Key Terms
Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, incorporated by reference, Form F-3, +1 more
5 terms
Form 6-K regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
incorporated by reference regulatory
"The information contained in this report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference"
Form F-3 regulatory
"registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-286306)"
Form F-3 is a U.S. securities filing that lets eligible foreign companies pre-register and then quickly sell shares or other securities to raise money, because they already meet ongoing reporting and size tests. For investors it signals that the company is up-to-date with regulatory disclosure and has an efficient way to issue new securities — similar to a pre-approved credit line — which can mean faster capital raises but also potential dilution of existing holdings.
Form S-8 regulatory
"registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-201602"
A Form S-8 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registration that lets a public company set aside shares for employee benefit plans and stock-based compensation. Think of it as opening a dedicated account that authorizes the company to issue or reserve stock for workers and directors; it matters to investors because it enables share dilution when those awards are granted or exercised and signals how management is compensated and incentivized.
FAQ
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What executive change did Globant S.A. (GLOB) disclose in this Form 6-K?
Globant S.A. appointed Fernando Matzkin as its Chief Operating Officer on August 20, 2026. He was previously the company’s Chief Revenue Officer and has held several senior roles since joining Globant in 2009.
What was Fernando Matzkin’s prior role at Globant (GLOB) before becoming COO?
Before becoming COO, Fernando Matzkin served as Chief Revenue Officer from July 2025 until his appointment on August 20, 2026. Prior to that, he held roles including Chief Business Officer and General Manager for Europe and North America.
How long has Fernando Matzkin been with Globant S.A. (GLOB)?
Fernando Matzkin joined Globant S.A. in 2009. Since then, he has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including General Manager for the U.S. East Region, Chief Business Officer for North America, and Chief Business Officer and General Manager for Europe.
What is Fernando Matzkin’s educational background as disclosed by Globant (GLOB)?
Fernando Matzkin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, both from the University of Buenos Aires, according to Globant’s disclosure.
How is this Globant (GLOB) management update used in its SEC registrations?
Globant states that this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into its registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-286306) and multiple Form S-8 filings, so those registrations now formally include this management information.
Who signed the Globant S.A. (GLOB) Form 6-K and in what capacity?
The Form 6-K was signed by Juan Urthiague, who is identified as Chief Financial Officer of Globant S.A., on August 20, 2026.
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