Lowe’s names five new executive vice presidents
LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. (LOW) announced a series of executive officer appointments on August 28, 2026, effective September 1, 2026, to support its Total Home strategy and next phase of growth. The company named Joseph M. McFarland III as Executive Vice President, Pro and Home Services; Quonta D. Vance as Executive Vice President, Stores; Seemantini Godbole as Executive Vice President, Chief Information and AI Officer; Adam D. Filipponi as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development; and Jennifer E. Wilson as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer.
The company states that, after investing in capabilities across Pro, digital, loyalty, fulfillment, Home Services and other areas, these appointments are intended to better connect those capabilities, establish clearer accountability and move faster on key growth opportunities.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
1 item
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.
Key Figures
Announcement date: August 28, 2026
Effective date of appointments: September 1, 2026
Number of new Executive Vice Presidents: 5 executives
3 metrics
Announcement date
August 28, 2026
Date Lowe’s stated it made the executive officer appointments
Effective date of appointments
September 1, 2026
Date on which the new executive roles take effect
Number of new Executive Vice Presidents
5 executives
Five individuals appointed to Executive Vice President roles on August 28, 2026
Key Terms
Total Home strategy, executive officer appointments, Chief Information and AI Officer, principal executive offices
4 terms
Total Home strategy financial
"designed to strengthen the execution of our Total Home strategy"
executive officer appointments regulatory
"made certain executive officer appointments which are effective September 1, 2026"
Chief Information and AI Officer technical
"Seemantini Godbole as Executive Vice President, Chief Information and AI Officer"
principal executive offices regulatory
"Address of principal executive offices"
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What executive changes did LOW (Lowe’s Companies, Inc.) announce on August 28, 2026?
Lowe’s announced five executive officer appointments effective September 1, 2026, including new Executive Vice Presidents for Pro and Home Services, Stores, Information and AI, Strategy and Business Development, and Marketing, all aimed at supporting its Total Home strategy.
When do the new executive appointments at LOW become effective?
The new executive officer appointments at Lowe’s become effective on September 1, 2026, following their announcement on August 28, 2026.
Who is the new Executive Vice President, Pro and Home Services at LOW?
The new Executive Vice President, Pro and Home Services at Lowe’s is Joseph M. McFarland III, appointed as part of a broader realignment of the executive team effective September 1, 2026.
What role was created for technology leadership at LOW in this filing?
Lowe’s appointed Seemantini Godbole as Executive Vice President, Chief Information and AI Officer, reflecting a leadership focus on information technology and AI within the company.
What strategic goal do the new executive appointments at LOW support?
The appointments are designed to strengthen execution of Lowe’s Total Home strategy, better connect capabilities in areas like Pro, digital, loyalty, fulfillment and Home Services, and establish clearer accountability for pursuing key growth opportunities.
Who signed the LOW 8-K reporting these executive appointments?
The report was signed on behalf of Lowe’s by Juliette W. Pryor, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, dated September 2, 2026.
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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): August 28, 2026
LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.
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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 August 28, 2026, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (the “Company” or “Lowe’s”) made certain executive officer appointments which are effective September 1, 2026, designed to strengthen the execution of our Total Home strategy and position Lowe’s for our next phase of growth. The Company appointed Joseph M. McFarland III as Executive Vice President, Pro and Home Services; Quonta D. Vance as Executive Vice President, Stores; Seemantini Godbole as Executive Vice President, Chief Information and AI Officer; Adam D. Filipponi as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development; and Jennifer E. Wilson as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer.
Over the past several years, the Company has invested in and built capabilities across Pro, digital, loyalty, fulfillment, Home Services and other areas of the business. As these capabilities have scaled, these appointments are intended to facilitate the connection of these capabilities more effectively, establish clearer accountability and move faster against our most important growth opportunities.
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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Date: September 2, 2026 | By: | /s/ Juliette W. Pryor | ||||||
| Name: | Juliette W. Pryor | |||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | |||||||