Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY-WT) Aircraft OEM chief plans exit

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Joby Aviation, Inc. reported that Didier Papadapoulos, its President of Aircraft OEM, has notified the company he will resign effective July 3, 2026. He is leaving after five years leading aircraft development to spend more time with family and pursue personal interests.

The company states his decision is not related to any disagreement or dispute with Joby and expresses gratitude for his contributions. Joby and Mr. Papadopoulos expect to enter into an agreement under which he will continue to provide ongoing advisory services to the company.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Named Executive Officer, advisory services, Inline XBRL

4 terms

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company o"

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.

Named Executive Officer regulatory

"Resignation of Named Executive Officer On April 20, 2026"

advisory services financial

"provide continued advisory services to the Company on an ongoing basis"

Inline XBRL technical

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

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Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/21/2026 - 07:00 PM

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 20, 2026

Joby Aviation, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

001-39524

98-1548118

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

333 ENCINAL STREET

SANTA CRUZ

California

95060

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 831 201-6700

(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:


o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			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, par value $0.0001 per share

JOBY

New York Stock Exchange

Warrants to purchase common stock

JOBY WS

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company o

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.

Resignation of Named Executive Officer

On April 20, 2026, Didier Papadapoulos, President of Aircraft OEM of Joby Aviation, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he would be resigning, effective July 3, 2026, to spend time with family and pursue personal interests after five successful years leading the Company’s aircraft development efforts. Mr. Papadapoulos’ decision was not related to any disagreement or dispute with the Company, and the Company is grateful for his contributions.

The Company and Mr. Papadapoulos expect to enter into an agreement pursuant to which Mr. Papadapoulos will provide continued advisory services to the Company on an ongoing basis.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit No.						Exhibit Description
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Joby Aviation, Inc.

Date:

April 21, 2026

By:

/s/ Rodrigo Brumana

Name:

Rodrigo Brumana

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Joby Aviation (JOBY-WT) disclose in this 8-K?

Joby Aviation disclosed that Didier Papadopoulos, President of Aircraft OEM, has notified the company he will resign effective July 3, 2026. He has led Joby’s aircraft development efforts for five years and will transition from his current executive role.

Why is Joby Aviation (JOBY-WT) executive Didier Papadopoulos resigning?

Joby Aviation states that Didier Papadopoulos is resigning to spend time with family and pursue personal interests. The company notes his decision follows five successful years leading aircraft development and is not related to any disagreement or dispute with Joby.

When will the Joby Aviation (JOBY-WT) Aircraft OEM president’s resignation become effective?

The resignation of Joby Aviation’s President of Aircraft OEM, Didier Papadopoulos, will become effective July 3, 2026. Until then, he remains in his role, after which he is expected to shift to an advisory relationship with the company on an ongoing basis.

Will Joby Aviation (JOBY-WT) continue working with Didier Papadopoulos after his resignation?

Joby Aviation and Didier Papadopoulos expect to enter into an agreement for him to provide continued advisory services on an ongoing basis. This would allow Joby to retain his experience and insights even after his resignation as President of Aircraft OEM becomes effective.

Did Joby Aviation (JOBY-WT) report any disagreement with the departing executive?

Joby Aviation explicitly states that Didier Papadopoulos’ decision to resign was not related to any disagreement or dispute with the company. The disclosure emphasizes an amicable departure and notes the company’s gratitude for his contributions to its aircraft development efforts.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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