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J.Jill (JILL) CAO to retire; Mark Webb to serve as interim PAO

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J.Jill, Inc. announced that James Guido plans to retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2026. The company states that his retirement is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

The company has appointed Mark Webb, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer, to also serve as interim principal accounting officer effective May 1, 2026, consolidating financial leadership responsibilities during the transition.

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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.
Guido retirement effective date May 1, 2026 Effective date of Chief Accounting Officer retirement
Guido retirement notice date April 14, 2026 Date James Guido notified the company
Interim PAO start date May 1, 2026 Mark Webb assumes interim principal accounting officer role
Chief Accounting Officer financial
"James Guido notified J.Jill, Inc. of his intent to retire as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer"
A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.
principal accounting officer financial
"to also serve as its interim principal accounting officer, effective May 1, 2026"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
Executive Vice President financial
"Mark Webb, its current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer"
An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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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): April 14, 2026

 

 

J.JILL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-38026   45-1459825

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

4 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(617) 376-4300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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)

 

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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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 class:

  

Trading
Symbol(s)

  

Name of each exchange

on which registered:

Common Stock, $0.01 par value   JILL   New 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 April 14, 2026, James Guido notified J.Jill, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intent to retire as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Guido’s retirement from the Company is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

The Company has designated Mark Webb, its current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer, to also serve as its interim principal accounting officer, effective May 1, 2026.

 

SIGNATURE

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.

 

Date: April 17, 2026   J.JILL, INC.
    By:  

/s/ Kathleen B. Stevens

    Name:   Kathleen B. Stevens
    Title:   Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and ESG

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did JILL announce on April 14, 2026?

J.Jill, Inc. announced that James Guido intends to retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2026. This change affects the company’s senior financial management and requires a temporary reassignment of principal accounting responsibilities.

Why is James Guido retiring from JILL and is there any disagreement?

The company reports that James Guido’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with J.Jill on operations, policies, or practices. This language indicates a planned leadership transition rather than a departure driven by conflicts over corporate or financial matters.

Who will serve as JILL’s interim principal accounting officer after May 1, 2026?

Mark Webb, J.Jill’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer, will also serve as interim principal accounting officer effective May 1, 2026. This consolidates oversight of finance, operations, and accounting under a single senior executive during the transition period.

What roles does Mark Webb currently hold at J.Jill (JILL)?

Mark Webb currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer at J.Jill. Effective May 1, 2026, he will additionally act as interim principal accounting officer, assuming responsibility for the company’s accounting oversight alongside his existing finance and operations duties.

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