Redwire (NYSE: RDW) reshapes board and names new Space, Defense presidents
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Redwire Corporation reported several leadership changes. Raphael “Ray” Thomas Wallander resigned from the Board of Directors effective February 11, 2026, and David Kornblatt will make his previously announced resignation effective March 3, 2026. The company states neither resignation arose from any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.
In response, the Board plans to appoint a new Chair, a new Audit Committee member, and a new Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member, while its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee evaluates potential new directors. Effective February 12, 2026, the Board also appointed Mike Gold as President, Space and Steve Adlich as President, Defense Tech.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 8.01
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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 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
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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 February 11, 2026, Raphael (“Ray”) Thomas Wallander resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Redwire Corporation (the “Company”) effective immediately. Mr. Wallander had been appointed to the Board in July 2025 to replace Michael Bevacqua, each of whom was appointed as the designee of Bain pursuant to an expired nomination right previously disclosed by the Company. The decision by Mr. Wallander to resign from the Board did not arise from any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Wallander for his service as Board member of the Company.
On February 12, 2026, David Kornblatt informed the Board of his intention to make his previously-announced resignation effective as of March 3, 2026 (the “Resignation Date”). The decision by Mr. Kornblatt to resign from the Board did not arise from any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Kornblatt for his service as Board member of the Company. In connection with Mr. Kornblatt’s upcoming resignation from the Board, the Board intends to appoint a new Chair and a new member of the Audit Committee of the Board and a new member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is evaluating candidates for new members of the Board in light of the foregoing resignations.
Item 8.01 - Other Events
On February 12, 2026, the Board appointed Mike Gold as President, Space and Steve Adlich as President, Defense Tech, in each case effective immediately.
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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.
Dated: February 17, 2026
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By: | /s/ Chris Edmunds | ||||
Name: | Chris Edmunds | ||||
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FAQ
What board changes did Redwire (RDW) disclose in this 8-K filing?
Redwire disclosed that Raphael “Ray” Thomas Wallander resigned from its Board effective February 11, 2026, and David Kornblatt’s previously announced resignation will be effective March 3, 2026. The company stated both departures were not due to any disagreements over operations, policies, or practices.
Did Redwire (RDW) indicate any disagreements behind the director resignations?
Redwire stated that the decisions by Raphael “Ray” Thomas Wallander and David Kornblatt to resign from the Board did not arise from any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices. The filing frames both resignations as non-conflict departures, while the company expressed thanks for their Board service.
How will Redwire (RDW) reorganize its board committees after the resignations?
Redwire plans to appoint a new Chair of the Board and new members for its Audit Committee and its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is evaluating candidates to fill open Board roles created by the resignations, signaling upcoming Board and committee reconstitution.
What new executive roles did Redwire (RDW) create or fill in this update?
Redwire’s Board appointed Mike Gold as President, Space and Steve Adlich as President, Defense Tech, effective February 12, 2026. These roles separate leadership for the company’s space and defense technology activities, positioning dedicated executives to oversee each segment’s operations and strategic priorities going forward.
When will David Kornblatt’s resignation from Redwire’s board become effective?
David Kornblatt informed Redwire’s Board that his previously announced resignation will become effective March 3, 2026, defined as the “Resignation Date.” Until that date, he remains a Board member, after which the company intends to realign committee assignments and Board leadership to reflect his departure.