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Hudson Pacific (HPP) COO Andrew Wattula resigns; duties reassigned

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Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. reported that its Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Wattula, resigned effective June 18, 2026. Wattula joined the company in 2017 and became COO in 2021. The company states his decision is not related to any financial or accounting issues or disagreements over operations, policies, or practices.

The duties and responsibilities previously handled by Wattula have been reassigned to existing executive officers and other management personnel while the company considers whether to backfill the COO role.

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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.
Resignation date June 18, 2026 Effective date of COO Andrew Wattula’s resignation
COO appointment year 2021 Year Andrew Wattula was appointed Chief Operating Officer
Company join year 2017 Year Andrew Wattula joined Hudson Pacific Properties
Form type Form 8-K Current report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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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): June 18, 2026
 _________________________________
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Maryland 001-34789 27-1430478
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number)  Identification No.)
 
11601 Wilshire Blvd., Ninth Floor
Los Angeles,California90025
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 445-5700

 
Not Applicable
(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:

☐ 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, $0.01 par valueHPPNew York Stock Exchange
4.750% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred StockHPP Pr CNew 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 June 18, 2026, Andrew Wattula, Chief Operating Officer, notified Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation. Mr. Wattula joined the Company in 2017 and previously served in prior roles at the Company before being appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2021. Mr. Wattula’s decision to resign is not related to any financial or accounting issue or any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Wattula’s duties and responsibilities have been reassigned to existing executive officers and other management personnel at the Company while the Company considers potentially backfilling his role.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

HUDSON PACIFIC PROPERTIES, INC.
Date:June 22, 2026By:/s/ Mark Lammas
Mark Lammas
President


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Hudson Pacific Properties disclosed the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Wattula, effective June 18, 2026. The company reassigned his responsibilities to existing executives and management while it evaluates whether to appoint a new COO to the role.

When did Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) COO Andrew Wattula resign?

Chief Operating Officer Andrew Wattula resigned on June 18, 2026. He had joined Hudson Pacific Properties in 2017 and was appointed COO in 2021, making this a leadership change after several years in senior roles at the company.

How is Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) handling COO responsibilities after the resignation?

Hudson Pacific Properties reassigned the COO’s duties and responsibilities to existing executive officers and other management personnel. The company indicated it is considering whether to backfill the Chief Operating Officer role following Andrew Wattula’s resignation.

What roles did departing COO Andrew Wattula hold at Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP)?

Andrew Wattula joined Hudson Pacific Properties in 2017 and served in various roles before becoming Chief Operating Officer in 2021. His progression within the company reflects several years of leadership experience prior to his resignation in June 2026.

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