TransUnion names David Gilbert interim CFO from Jan. 1
Todd M. Cello will remain TransUnion's CFO through December 31, 2026, then advise the company through March 1, 2027 as it searches for a permanent successor.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TransUnion appointed David Gilbert as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2027, as current CFO Todd M. Cello’s previously announced resignation takes effect December 31, 2026. Cello will serve as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027. Gilbert has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, International segment, since August 2017, and joined TransUnion in 1991.
Separate from compensation for the interim role, Gilbert will receive a $15,000 monthly stipend and retention awards of $150,000 in cash and restricted stock units with a grant-date value of $150,000. The cash award is payable in two 50% installments in June and December 2027, subject to continued employment through each payment date. The restricted stock units vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment through the vesting date. TransUnion continues its search for a permanent CFO.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 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 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Monthly stipend: $15,000 per month
Cash retention award: $150,000
Restricted stock unit grant-date value: $150,000
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Monthly stipend
$15,000 per month
For service as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Cash retention award
$150,000
50% payable in June 2027 and 50% in December 2027, subject to continued employment through each payment date
Restricted stock unit grant-date value
$150,000
Vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment through the vesting date
Interim CFO appointment effective date
January 1, 2027
David Gilbert's appointment
CFO advisory period end
March 1, 2027
Todd M. Cello serves as a full-time advisor through this date
Key Terms
restricted stock units, retention award, vest
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restricted stock units financial
"a retention award of restricted stock units with a grant date value"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
retention award financial
"a cash retention award in the amount of $150,000"
vest financial
"will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
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When does David Gilbert become interim CFO at TRU?
David Gilbert’s appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer takes effect January 1, 2027. Todd M. Cello remains CFO through December 31, 2026, then serves as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027.
What compensation will David Gilbert receive as TRU's interim CFO?
Gilbert will receive a $15,000 monthly stipend for his interim CFO service. Separate retention awards include $150,000 in cash, paid 50% in June 2027 and 50% in December 2027 subject to continued employment through each payment date, and restricted stock units with a grant-date value of $150,000, subject to continued employment through vesting.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date Earliest Event Reported): November 5, 2026
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312 ) 985-2000
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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 November 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of TransUnion (the “Company”) appointed David Gilbert as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2027. As previously disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 2026, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Todd M. Cello, announced his resignation from his role as Chief Financial Officer on September 19, 2026, effective as of December 31, 2026. Mr. Cello will then serve as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027.
Mr. Gilbert, age 57, has served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, International segment, since August 2017. Mr. Gilbert joined the Company in 1991, serving in various finance and accounting roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure. Mr. Gilbert is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Loyola University of Chicago.
In connection with Mr. Gilbert’s appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Gilbert will receive a monthly stipend of $15,000 for the duration of his service as Interim Chief Financial Officer. In addition, separate from and not as compensation for his service as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Gilbert will receive (i) a cash retention award in the amount of $150,000, 50% of which will be paid in June 2027 and 50% of which will be paid in December 2027, in each case subject to Mr. Gilbert’s continued employment with the Company through the applicable payment date, and (ii) a retention award of restricted stock units with a grant date value of $150,000 pursuant to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to Mr. Gilbert’s continued employment with the Company through the vesting date.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Gilbert and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer. Mr. Gilbert has no family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company and there are no transactions involving Mr. Gilbert that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Gilbert is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 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 under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press Release of TransUnion dated November 5, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL file). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| TRANSUNION | ||||||||
| Date: November 5, 2026 | By: | /s/ Heather J. Russell | ||||||
| Name: | Heather J. Russell | |||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer | |||||||
| Exhibit 99.1 | ||||||||
 | News Release | |||||||
| Contact | Dave Blumberg | ||||
| TransUnion | |||||
| david.blumberg@transunion.com | |||||
| Telephone | 312-972-6646 | ||||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TransUnion Appoints David Gilbert as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Chicago, Nov. 5, 2026 — TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that David Gilbert has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2027, as part of a planned leadership transition from current CFO Todd Cello. Cello will remain CFO through December 31, 2026, and will then serve as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027.
Gilbert brings more than three decades of TransUnion experience to the interim CFO role. He currently serves as Senior Vice President, International CFO, where he has led the company's International finance organization through a period of substantial growth during the last nine years. He joined TransUnion in 1991 and has held several senior roles across finance and operations, including Senior Vice President, CFO for US Information Services; Group Vice President, Operations for US Information Services; and Vice President, Finance for Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis. Gilbert holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Loyola University Chicago and earned his CPA in 1996.
"Dave brings a deep knowledge of our business and finance organization, as well as a strong understanding of our financial priorities,” said Chris Cartwright, President and Chief Executive Officer. "I'm confident in his ability to lead our Global Finance team through this interim period and support our continued success."
The company remains focused on executing its strategic priorities while continuing its search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
About TransUnion (NYSE: TRU)
TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 13,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world. http://www.transunion.com/business
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