Ibotta names Tony Weisman to board, audit committee
Thomas Lehrman’s departure was effective September 22, 2026, and covered the Board and all Board committees.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ibotta, Inc. appointed Tony Weisman as a Class I director and Audit Committee member effective September 22, 2026; his initial term expires at the 2028 annual meeting. Thomas Lehrman resigned from the Board and all committees effective September 22, 2026. The company said it was not aware of any disagreement with Lehrman relating to its operations, policies or practices that resulted in his resignation.
The announcement describes Weisman as the former Chief Marketing Officer of Dunkin' U.S. and Chief Executive Officer of Digitas North America, with more than 30 years of experience. Ibotta's outside director compensation policy applies to Weisman, and the company entered into its standard indemnification agreement with him.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
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.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Initial director term: 2028 annual meeting
Marketing and digital transformation experience: more than 30 years
Consumers reached through the Ibotta Performance Network: over 200 million consumers
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Initial director term
2028 annual meeting
Tony Weisman's initial term expires at the company's annual meeting
Marketing and digital transformation experience
more than 30 years
Experience attributed to Tony Weisman
Consumers reached through the Ibotta Performance Network
over 200 million consumers
Company description of the network's reach
Shopper earnings through the Ibotta Performance Network
over $2.9 billion
Since 2012
Key Terms
Class I director, Audit Committee, outside director compensation policy, indemnification agreement, +1 more
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Class I director regulatory
"appointed Tony Weisman to serve as a Class I director"
A class I director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several groups whose terms expire in a specified year under a staggered election system; each class is elected on a different cycle so only a portion of the board faces re-election each year. This matters to investors because it affects how quickly control of the board can change, the company’s continuity and oversight, and the ease of mounting or defending against takeover efforts—think of a team where only some players are replaced each season rather than the whole roster at once.
Audit Committee regulatory
"appointed Mr. Weisman as a member of the Company's Audit Committee"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
outside director compensation policy financial
"participate in the Company's outside director compensation policy"
indemnification agreement regulatory
"entered into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Weisman"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
Ibotta Performance Network technical
"publishers called the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN)"
Ibotta Performance Network is a commission-based advertising platform that connects brands with websites, apps and influencers to drive measurable sales or sign-ups by offering cash-back, coupons or rewards through partner channels. For investors, it matters because this kind of network can create predictable, performance-based revenue, lower customer acquisition cost compared with broad advertising, and produce data on what drives purchases—factors that influence profit margins, growth scalability and marketing efficiency.
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Who joined IBTA’s board, and what committee will he serve on?
Tony Weisman joined Ibotta, Inc.’s Board as a Class I director and Audit Committee member effective September 22, 2026. His initial term expires at the company’s 2028 annual meeting.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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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): September 22, 2026
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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.
Director Appointment
On September 22, 2026, (the “Effective Date”), the board of directors (the “Board”) of Ibotta, Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, appointed Tony Weisman to serve as a Class I director effective as of the Effective Date, with an initial term expiring at the Company’s 2028 annual meeting of shareholders. As of the Effective Date, the Board also appointed Mr. Weisman as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Weisman, on the one hand, and the Company or any other persons, on the other hand, pursuant to which Mr. Weisman was selected as a director. There are no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Weisman or any of his immediate family members requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Weisman does not have any family relationships with any of the Company’s directors or executive officers. Mr. Weisman will participate in the Company’s outside director compensation policy, as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2026. In addition, the Company entered into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Weisman.
Director Resignation
On September 22, 2026, Thomas Lehrman, a member of the Board, notified the Company of his resignation from the Board and all committees thereof, effective immediately. The Company is not aware of any disagreement between Mr. Lehrman and the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices that resulted in Mr. Lehrman’s resignation.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 22, 2026, the Company issued a press release relating to the appointment of Mr. Weisman and the resignation of Mr. Lehrman, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information furnished in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
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| 99.1 | Press Release Issued by Ibotta, Inc. dated September 22, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
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.
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| Date: | 9/24/2026 | By: | /s/ David T. Shapiro | ||||||||||||||
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Ibotta Appoints Tony Weisman to Board of Directors
Former Dunkin' CMO and Digitas North America CEO brings decades of CPG marketing leadership and digital transformation expertise to Ibotta's Board
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 24, 2026--Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE: IBTA), North America’s leading digital promotions network, today announced the appointment of Tony Weisman to its Board of Directors.
Weisman brings more than 30 years of experience stewarding the world's biggest brands across go-to-market, digital transformation, and AI marketing implementation. As Chief Marketing Officer of Dunkin' U.S., he rebranded Dunkin' after 68 years as Dunkin' Donuts and transformed the brand's digital marketing and loyalty strategy—achievements that earned him recognition as a Forbes World's Most Influential CMO. As Chief Executive Officer of Digitas North America, the world's largest digital marketing agency, Weisman built the industry's largest data science team while earning multiple Cannes Lions recognitions for creativity. With Weisman's appointment, Thomas Lehrman has stepped down from Ibotta’s Board, effective September 22, 2026.
“Tony brings a rare combination of deep CPG marketing expertise, technology leadership, and public-company board experience,” said Bryan Leach, founder and CEO of Ibotta. “He is a globally-recognized, award-winning marketing leader whose perspective will be invaluable as we continue to expand the reach and impact of the Ibotta Performance Network for our brand and publisher partners. We’re excited to welcome Tony and grateful to Thomas for his service and the many contributions he made to Ibotta during his time on the Board.”
“Value has never been more important to consumers, making this a pivotal moment for brands and retailers,” said Weisman. “Ibotta is uniquely positioned to help them meet that moment, and I look forward to working alongside Bryan and the team as they continue to unlock performance marketing at scale for the CPG industry."
Tony is a board member of Klaviyo (NYSE: KVYO), MNTN (NYSE: MNTN), and several private companies. He holds a BA in political science from Brown University.
About Ibotta ("I bought a...")
Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is the leading provider of digital promotions for CPG brands, reaching over 200 million consumers through a network of publishers called the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN). The IPN allows marketers to influence what people buy, and where and how often they shop – all while paying only when their campaigns directly result in a sale. American shoppers have earned over $2.9 billion through the IPN since 2012. Ibotta is headquartered in Denver and has been listed as a top place to work by The Denver Post and Inc. Magazine.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements relating to expectations concerning matters that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of Mr. Weisman's appointment to the Board, the expected contributions of Mr. Weisman and the Board, the Company's future strategy, growth, market position, and the reach and impact of the Ibotta Performance Network. When words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "will," "continue," "look forward," "outlook," or similar expressions are used, the Company is making forward-looking statements, although the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give readers any assurance that such expectations will prove correct. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated as a result of numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. These and other factors are disclosed in the Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not intend to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof, except as required by law.
Contacts
Corporate Communications
Chris Boyd, chris.boyd@ibotta.com
Investor Relations
Shalin Patel, shalin.patel@ibotta.com