L3Harris appoints Kimberly Fields as director
Fields’ initial board term expires at L3Harris’ 2027 Annual Meeting, and she was not assigned to a committee at appointment.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) increased the board’s authorized size from 11 to 12 directors and appointed Kimberly Fields as an independent director on October 21, 2026. Her initial term expires at the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and she was not assigned to a board committee at the time of appointment. Fields has served as ATI, Inc.’s President and CEO since July 2024 and chair of ATI’s board since May 2026. As a non-employee director, she will be compensated under L3Harris’ Summary of Annual Compensation of Non-Employee Directors, effective January 1, 2026. The company stated that there are no transactions involving Fields’ direct or indirect material interest that are required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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
Authorized board size before appointment: 11 directors
Authorized board size after appointment: 12 directors
Initial director term: Through the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
+2 more
5 metrics
Authorized board size before appointment
11 directors
Before the October 21, 2026 increase
Authorized board size after appointment
12 directors
Following the October 21, 2026 increase
Initial director term
Through the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Kimberly Fields’ initial term
ATI President and CEO tenure began
July 2024
Kimberly Fields’ role at ATI, Inc.
ATI board chair tenure began
May 2026
Kimberly Fields’ role at ATI, Inc.
Key Terms
independent director, non-employee director, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K
3 terms
independent director technical
"appointed Kimberly Fields as an independent director"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
non-employee director technical
"As a non-employee director on the Board"
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
FAQ
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Who did L3Harris (LHX) appoint to its board?
L3Harris appointed Kimberly Fields as an independent director on October 21, 2026. Fields has served as ATI, Inc.’s President and CEO since July 2024 and chair of ATI’s board since May 2026.
How did L3Harris (LHX) change the size of its board?
L3Harris increased the board’s authorized size from 11 to 12 directors when it appointed Fields.
How will Kimberly Fields be compensated as a L3Harris (LHX) director?
Fields will be compensated as a non-employee director under L3Harris’ Summary of Annual Compensation of Non-Employee Directors, effective January 1, 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 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.
On October 21, 2026, on the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), the Board increased the authorized number of directors constituting the Board from eleven to twelve and appointed Kimberly Fields as an independent director to serve on the Board. Ms. Fields has served as the President and CEO of ATI, Inc. (“ATI”) since July 2024 and as Chair of ATI’s Board of Directors since May 2026. Ms. Fields joined ATI in 2019 as Executive Vice President of the Flat Rolled Products Group. She subsequently led both of ATI’s operating segments, Advanced Alloys & Solutions and High Performance Materials & Components, before being named Chief Operating Officer in 2022 and President in 2023. Ms. Fields’ initial term as a director on the Board commenced October 21, 2026 and expires at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ms. Fields was not appointed to any committees of the Board at this time.
As a non-employee director on the Board, Ms. Fields will be compensated for service as a director in accordance with the Summary of Annual Compensation of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. Non-Employee Directors, effective as of January 1, 2026, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 18, 2025. There are no transactions in which the Company was or is to be a participant and in which Ms. Fields had or will have a direct or indirect material interest that are required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 22, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Fields to the Board. The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that is furnished under this Item 7.01, including the accompanying Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and 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 liability of that section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that is furnished under this Item 7.01, including the accompanying Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
| Exhibit Number | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by L3Harris Technologies, Inc. on October 22, 2026. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in Inline XBRL | ||||
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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.
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| By: | /s/ Christoph Feddersen | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Christoph Feddersen | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date: October 22, 2026 | Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sara Banda | ||
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Media@L3Harris.com 321-306-8927 | ||
L3Harris Appoints ATI Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
Kimberly Fields to Board of Directors
MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 22, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today announced that Kimberly Fields, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of ATI, Inc., has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
“Kim brings an exceptional track record of scaling operations and driving sustained performance,” said Sam Mehta, President and Chief Executive Officer, L3Harris. “Her proven leadership and expertise in complex manufacturing will be instrumental as L3Harris accelerates production, expands capacity and strengthens execution across the enterprise.”
Fields, 56, was appointed ATI Board Chair in May of 2026, adding to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer, which she has held since 2024. She joined ATI in 2019 as Executive Vice President of the Flat Rolled Products Group. She subsequently led both of ATI’s operating segments, Advanced Alloys & Solutions and High Performance Materials & Components, before being named Chief Operating Officer in 2022 and President in 2023.
Before joining ATI, Fields served as Group President of Industrial and Energy at IDEX Corporation, a global manufacturer of fluidics systems and specialty engineered products. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at EVRAZ North America, GE Energy, Alcoa, The Boston Consulting Group and Owens Corning, with responsibilities spanning operations, manufacturing, strategy and commercial leadership.
“I am thrilled to join the L3Harris Board of Directors and support the company’s ongoing transformation and growth in today’s dynamic environment,” Fields said. “I look forward to contributing to L3Harris’ continued success and delivering innovation for its most important customer – the warfighter.”
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
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