Envista (NYSE: NVST) appoints Coree Thomas chief accounting officer
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Envista Holdings Corporation reported an upcoming leadership change in its accounting function. Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer Faez Kaabi plans to resign effective August 6, 2026 in connection with his retirement, and the company states this is not due to any disagreement over financial reporting or policies.
The company has appointed Coree Thomas, currently Vice President, Global Controller, to become Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and to serve as principal accounting officer effective the same date. Thomas, age 48, joined Envista in February 2023 after senior finance roles at CBRE Group, Edwards Lifesciences, Exelon, and KPMG. Envista notes there are no family relationships, related-party transactions, or special arrangements linked to his selection.
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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 Figures
Effective transition date: August 6, 2026
Appointment decision date: June 2, 2026
Age of new officer: 48 years
3 metrics
Effective transition date
August 6, 2026
Date Kaabi resigns and Thomas becomes chief accounting officer
Appointment decision date
June 2, 2026
Date Envista appointed Coree Thomas as next chief accounting officer
Age of new officer
48 years
Age of Coree Thomas, incoming chief accounting officer
Key Terms
principal accounting officer, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, related transactions
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principal accounting officer financial
"resign as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of the Company"
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.
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"related transactions or relationships ... that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 28, 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 May 28, 2026, Faez Kaabi notified Envista Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to resign as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of the Company effective as of August 6, 2026. Mr. Kaabi’s resignation is in connection with his retirement and not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding financial disclosures, accounting matters, or other policies or practices. In the interim, Mr. Kaabi will continue to serve in his current role to assist with the transition.
On June 2, 2026, the Company appointed Coree Thomas, the Company’s Vice President, Global Controller, as the Company’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. He will assume that role and act as the principal accounting officer, effective as of August 6, 2026.
Mr. Thomas, age 48, has served as the Company’s Vice President, Global Controller since joining the Company in February 2023. From October 2021 to February 2023, Mr. Thomas served as Vice President, Global Controller of CBRE Group, Inc. (“CBRE”). Prior to that, he served as VP Corporate Controller & Global Segment Controller – Advisory at CBRE from April 2021 to September 2021. Before joining CBRE in 2020, Mr. Thomas held various leadership positions at Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Exelon Corporation, and KPMG LLP. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Mary’s College of California.
Mr. Thomas does not have any family relationships with any director, executive officer or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer of the Company. The Company is not aware of any related transactions or relationships between Mr. Thomas and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Thomas and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Thomas was selected as an officer of the Company.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURES
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.
| ENVISTA HOLDINGS CORPORATION | ||||||||
| Date: June 3, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Nance | ||||||
| Mark Nance | ||||||||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||||||
FAQ
What executive leadership change did Envista (NVST) announce?
Envista announced that Chief Accounting Officer Faez Kaabi will retire and resign effective August 6, 2026, and will be succeeded by Vice President, Global Controller, Coree Thomas. The company emphasizes the change is retirement-related and not due to disagreements over accounting or financial disclosures.
Who is Envista’s new Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer?
Envista appointed Coree Thomas as its next Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, also serving as principal accounting officer, effective August 6, 2026. Thomas has been Envista’s Vice President, Global Controller since February 2023 and previously held senior controller roles at CBRE Group and other large companies.
When will the accounting leadership transition at Envista (NVST) take effect?
The transition will take effect on August 6, 2026, when retiring Chief Accounting Officer Faez Kaabi steps down and Vice President, Global Controller, Coree Thomas, assumes the roles of Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer. Kaabi will assist with the transition until that effective date.