Shenandoah Telecom chairman to leave executive role
After the transition, French will receive an annual $85,000 chairman retainer and compensation under the company’s standard policies for non-employee directors.
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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) will transition Christopher E. French from Executive Chairman to non-executive Chairman effective January 1, 2027. French will then cease to be an executive officer and will be compensated under the company’s standard policies for non-employee directors. He will also receive an annual retainer of $85,000 for his service as Chairman.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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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 20, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (the “Company”) approved the transition of Christopher E. French from his current role as Executive Chairman of the Board to the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2027. Following the effective date of this transition, Mr. French will cease to be an executive officer of the Company and will be compensated according to the Company’s standard compensation policies for non-employee directors. In addition, Mr. French will receive an annual retainer of $85,000 in connection with his service as Chairman of the Board.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY | |
| Dated: October 22, 2026 | /s/ Angela M. Olsen |
| Angela M. Olsen | |
| Vice President - Legal and General Counsel |