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U.S. Bancorp (USB) CEO Gunjan Kedia to become board chair as Cecere retires

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U.S. Bancorp announced a planned change in board leadership. Andrew Cecere, Chairman of the Board, told the board on January 27, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election when his current term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The company states his decision is for personal reasons after 40 years of service and is not due to any disagreement about operations, policies, or practices. Gunjan Kedia, currently Chief Executive Officer, President, and a director, has been elected to become Chairman effective upon Mr. Cecere’s retirement from the board on April 21, 2026.

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Orderly transition as U.S. Bancorp combines CEO and Chair roles.

U.S. Bancorp reports that long-time leader Andrew Cecere will retire from the board after his term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company explicitly attributes his decision to personal reasons and notes it is not related to disagreements over operations or policies.

The board has elected current CEO and President Gunjan Kedia to serve as Chairman once his retirement becomes effective on April 21, 2026. This consolidates board and management leadership in a single individual, which can streamline decision-making but also concentrates governance authority. The transition appears planned and scheduled, reducing the risk of near-term disruption.

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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): January 27, 2026

U.S. BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

1-6880   41-0255900
(Commission   (IRS Employer Identification
file number)   No.)

 

800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(651) 466-3000

(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

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common Stock, $.01 par value per share   USB   New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/100th interest in a share of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $1.00)   USB PrA   New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $1.00)   USB PrH   New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series K Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $1.00)   USB PrP   New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series L Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $1.00)   USB PrQ   New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series M Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $1.00)   USB PrR   New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series O Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $1.00)   USB PrS   New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes, Series CC (Senior), due May 21, 2028   USB/28   New York Stock Exchange
4.009% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes, Series CC (Senior), due May 21, 2032   USB/32   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 l2b-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 l3(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 


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

On January 27, 2026, Andrew Cecere, Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of U.S. Bancorp (the “Company”), informed the Board that he does not intend to stand for re-election to the Company’s Board following expiration of his current term at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Cecere’s decision not to stand for re-election was for personal reasons following his dedicated service to the Company for 40 years and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Gunjan Kedia, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President and a member of the Board, has been elected by the Board to serve as Chairman, in addition to her current responsibilities, effective upon Mr. Cecere’s retirement from the Board on April 21, 2026.

A copy of the press release announcing this transition in Board leadership is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

     99.1    Press release dated January 28, 2026
  104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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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.

 

U.S. BANCORP
By:  

/s/ James L. Chosy

 

James L. Chosy

Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Date: January 28, 2026

 

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FAQ

What leadership change did U.S. Bancorp (USB) announce in this 8-K?

U.S. Bancorp announced that Chairman Andrew Cecere will not stand for re-election and will retire from the board. Current CEO and President Gunjan Kedia has been elected to become Chairman following his retirement on April 21, 2026, combining top management and board roles.

Why is U.S. Bancorp Chairman Andrew Cecere leaving the board?

Andrew Cecere informed the board that he will not stand for re-election for personal reasons after 40 years of service. The company states his decision is not due to any disagreement regarding U.S. Bancorp’s operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly, non-contentious transition.

When will Andrew Cecere retire from the U.S. Bancorp board?

Andrew Cecere will retire from U.S. Bancorp’s board on April 21, 2026, when his current term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Until then, he continues to serve as Chairman, with the planned leadership handoff already defined by the board.

What new role will CEO Gunjan Kedia assume at U.S. Bancorp (USB)?

Gunjan Kedia, currently Chief Executive Officer, President, and a director, has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board. Her chairmanship will become effective upon Andrew Cecere’s retirement from the board on April 21, 2026, adding governance leadership to her existing responsibilities.

Did U.S. Bancorp report any disagreement linked to Andrew Cecere’s decision?

U.S. Bancorp states that Andrew Cecere’s decision not to stand for re-election is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement. The wording specifically covers operations, policies, or practices, suggesting the departure is amicable rather than driven by internal conflict or policy disputes.

Does this U.S. Bancorp 8-K include any financial results or earnings data?

This 8-K focuses on board and leadership changes, not financial results. It details Andrew Cecere’s planned retirement from the board and the election of CEO Gunjan Kedia as Chairman, without presenting revenue, earnings, or other operating performance figures in the disclosed text.
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