Sales chief exits as Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) elevates Jesse Green to CRO

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Rubrik, Inc. reported a leadership change in its global sales organization. On February 2, 2026, Brian McCarthy, President of Global Sales and Field Operations, notified the company of his intent to resign effective February 6, 2026 to pursue another opportunity.

Rubrik promoted Jesse Green, previously President, Rubrik Americas, to Chief Revenue Officer to succeed Mr. McCarthy. The company also issued a press release describing these management changes and sharing preliminary expectations for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal 2026 financial results, which was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 5.02, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): February 2, 2026

RUBRIK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-42028		46-4560494
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

3495 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(844) 478-2745

(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)

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

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

☐ 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
Class A Common Stock, $0.000025 par value		RBRK		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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2026, Rubrik, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other things, the management changes described in Item 5.02 below and the Company’s preliminary expectations regarding its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal 2026 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filings.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 2, 2026, Brian McCarthy, President, Global Sales and Field Operations of the Company, notified the Company of his intent to resign, effective as of February 6, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. Jesse Green, the Company’s current President, Rubrik Americas, was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer to succeed Mr. McCarthy.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued by Rubrik, Inc. dated February 4, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 4, 2026				Rubrik, Inc.
				By:		/s/ Kiran Choudary
				Name:		Kiran Choudary
				Title:		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What management change did Rubrik (RBRK) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Rubrik disclosed that Brian McCarthy, its President of Global Sales and Field Operations, intends to resign effective February 6, 2026. The company simultaneously promoted Jesse Green, previously President, Rubrik Americas, to Chief Revenue Officer to assume leadership of revenue-related responsibilities.

When will Brian McCarthy’s resignation from Rubrik (RBRK) become effective?

Brian McCarthy’s resignation from Rubrik will become effective on February 6, 2026. He informed the company of his intent to resign on February 2, 2026, and the filing states that he is leaving to pursue another opportunity outside the company.

Who is Jesse Green and what new role did he assume at Rubrik (RBRK)?

Jesse Green was Rubrik’s President, Rubrik Americas, and has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer. In this new role, he succeeds Brian McCarthy following McCarthy’s decision to resign from his position leading global sales and field operations at the company.

Did Rubrik (RBRK) provide any financial information with this management change?

Rubrik issued a press release that, among other things, described the management changes and its preliminary expectations for fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal 2026 financial results. This press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in the current report.

How did Rubrik (RBRK) present the press release included with this 8-K?

Rubrik attached the press release as Exhibit 99.1 and designated it as furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act. The filing clarifies it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and will not be incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.

What exhibits were included in Rubrik’s (RBRK) February 2026 8-K?

Rubrik included two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated February 4, 2026, covering management changes and preliminary financial expectations, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file containing Inline XBRL tags embedded within the electronic version of the document.