Illumina discloses Chief Commercial Officer exit

Illumina, Inc. reported that its Chief Commercial Officer, Everett Cunningham, has notified the company that he will resign effective January 16, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Illumina, Inc. reported that its Chief Commercial Officer, Everett Cunningham, has notified the company that he will resign effective January 16, 2026. The notice was given on January 4, 2026, and the change was disclosed in connection with a current report on Form 8-K.

The company also issued a press release on January 8, 2026 describing management changes, including Cunningham’s resignation, which is included as an exhibit to the report.

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Illumina discloses the upcoming resignation of its Chief Commercial Officer.

Illumina states that Chief Commercial Officer Everett Cunningham notified the company on January 4, 2026 that he will resign, effective January 16, 2026. The role is central to overseeing commercial strategy and sales, so a transition at this level can affect how the company executes on its go-to-market plans.

The disclosure does not provide additional detail on succession, transition arrangements, or reasons for the resignation. Investors may look to the January 8, 2026 press release referenced as Exhibit 99.1 and to future periodic reports for more information on how Illumina structures its commercial leadership after this change.

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.

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What management change did Illumina (ILMN) report in this Form 8-K?

Illumina reported that its Chief Commercial Officer, Everett Cunningham, notified the company on January 4, 2026 that he will resign effective January 16, 2026.

When will Everett Cunningham’s resignation from Illumina become effective?

Everett Cunningham’s resignation as Chief Commercial Officer of Illumina will become effective on January 16, 2026.

Did Illumina issue a press release about the Chief Commercial Officer’s resignation?

Yes. Illumina issued a press release on January 8, 2026 announcing management changes, including the resignation of Chief Commercial Officer Everett Cunningham, and filed it as Exhibit 99.1.

Which SEC form did Illumina use to disclose the Chief Commercial Officer’s resignation?

Illumina used a Form 8-K current report to disclose the resignation of its Chief Commercial Officer and related management changes.

Who signed the Illumina Form 8-K reporting the management change?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Illumina by Scott Davies, who is identified as the company’s Chief Legal Officer.

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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): January 4, 2026

Illumina, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-35406

(Commission File Number)

Delaware						33-0804655
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(858) 202-4500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			ILMN			The NASDAQ Global Select Market

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 13a of the Exchange Act. o    

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 4, 2026, Everett Cunningham, Chief Commercial Officer, notified Illumina, Inc. that he will be resigning effective as of January 16, 2026.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release to announce certain changes in the Company's management, including the resignation of Everett Cunningham, Chief Commercial Officer, as of January 16, 2026. Such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1    Illumina, Inc. Press Release, dated January 8, 2026

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)    

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.

						ILLUMINA, INC.
Date:			January 8, 2026			By:			/s/ SCOTT DAVIES
						Name:			Scott Davies
						Title:			Chief Legal Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Illumina, Inc. Press Release, dated January 8, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)