Gary Hicok joins Visteon (NASDAQ: VC) board, bringing AI and auto expertise
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Visteon Corporation announced that technology executive Gary D. Hicok has been elected to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2026, and will serve on the Board’s Technology Committee. The board determined he meets all independence requirements for general board and committee service.
As a non-employee director, Hicok will receive a stock unit award under Visteon’s 2020 Incentive Plan and a prorated annual cash retainer consistent with the 2026 non-employee director compensation program. The company notes there are no appointment arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
The accompanying press release highlights Hicok’s decades of leadership in automotive, semiconductor, and AI-driven computing platforms, including building NVIDIA’s automotive business. It also reiterates that Visteon recorded approximately $3.77 billion in annual sales in 2025 and secured $7.4 billion in new business that year.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 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 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board appointment effective date: July 1, 2026
Annual sales: $3.77 billion
New business secured: $7.4 billion
3 metrics
Board appointment effective date
July 1, 2026
Effective date for Gary D. Hicok joining Visteon’s board
Annual sales
$3.77 billion
Visteon 2025 annual sales
New business secured
$7.4 billion
Visteon new business wins in 2025
Key Terms
Technology Committee, 2020 Incentive Plan, software-defined vehicles, AI-enhanced solutions, +1 more
5 terms
Technology Committee financial
"appointed him to serve on Technology Committee of the Board"
A technology committee is a group of board members or senior managers who oversee a company’s technology strategy, major IT investments, and related risks—like a project steering team that sets priorities and checks progress. For investors, this matters because the committee influences how effectively a company uses technology to compete, control costs, protect data, and scale operations; strong oversight can reduce the chance of costly failures or missed opportunities.
2020 Incentive Plan financial
"will receive a stock unit award under the Company’s 2020 Incentive Plan"
software-defined vehicles technical
"as Visteon continues to accelerate innovation for software-defined vehicles and next-generation cockpit solutions"
Vehicles whose key features and performance are controlled and updated primarily through software rather than fixed hardware designs. Like a smartphone that gains new apps and capabilities over time, these cars can receive over-the-air updates that add features, improve efficiency, or fix issues, which matters to investors because it can extend product life, create ongoing revenue from software services, lower recall risk, and change how value is created and captured in the auto industry.
AI-enhanced solutions technical
"digital cockpit technologies, software-defined architectures and AI-enhanced solutions provides a strong foundation for growth"
Inline XBRL regulatory
"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"
Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.
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) June 17, 2026 (June 16, 2026 )
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (800 )-VISTEON
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SECTION 5 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Visteon Corporation (the “Company”) approved the election of Mr. Gary D. Hicok to the Board effective July 1, 2026 and appointed him to serve on Technology Committee of the Board. The Board determined that Mr. Hicok satisfies all applicable independence and other requirements for general Board and Committee service including without limitation the requirements of Visteon’s Director Independence Guidelines, the Nasdaq Listed Company Guide, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company’s press release relating to the foregoing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
As a non-employee director, Mr. Hicok will receive a stock unit award under the Company’s 2020 Incentive Plan, as amended, and an annual cash retainer consistent with the annual non-employee director compensation program described in the Company’s 2026 proxy statement, except that such amounts will be prorated to reflect service for a partial year.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Hicok and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Hicok was appointed to serve on the Board. There are no family relationships between Mr. Hicok and any other director or executive officer of the Company and there are no current or proposed transactions between Mr. Hicok and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press Release dated June 17, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURE
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.
| VISTEON CORPORATION | ||||||||
| By: | /s/Brett D. Pynnonen | |||||||
| Brett D. Pynnonen | ||||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer | ||||||||
Date: June 17, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
Visteon Names Gary Hicok to Board of Directors
Technology leader with deep semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and automotive experience joins board
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 17, 2026 — Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC), a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, today announced the appointment of Gary Hicok to its board of directors, effective July 1. Mr. Hicok will serve on the Technology Committee of the board.
“We are delighted to welcome Gary Hicok to Visteon’s board of directors,” said Francis Scricco, chair of Visteon’s board. “Gary brings a unique combination of automotive, semiconductor and systems leadership experience gained over decades at the forefront of technology innovation. His leadership in building NVIDIA’s automotive business and advancing complex computing platforms will provide valuable perspective as Visteon continues to accelerate innovation for software-defined vehicles and next-generation cockpit solutions.”
"Visteon's leadership in digital cockpit technologies, software-defined architectures and AI-enhanced solutions provides a strong foundation for growth,” said Hicok. “Beyond automotive applications, the company's AI and software capabilities have the potential to address opportunities across a range of intelligent, connected systems markets. I am excited to join the board and contribute to Visteon's continued innovation, growth and value creation."
Hicok is a seasoned semiconductor and systems executive with nearly 25 years of leadership experience at NVIDIA, where he served as Senior Vice President across multiple business units. Most notably, he led NVIDIA’s Automotive business while helping advance technologies that power intelligent and increasingly autonomous vehicles. He also led the company’s Mobile (Tegra) and PC core logic businesses and directed Xbox chip development programs. In addition, Hicok played a key role in developing foundational infrastructure for AI-driven platforms, robotics systems and real-time computing solutions.
Prior to NVIDIA, Hicok held engineering and business leadership positions at Trident Microsystems, Cirrus Logic and VLSI Technology, where he worked on PC audio, 3D graphics and system-on-chip architectures. Earlier in his career, he developed custom processor systems for military flight simulators and led flight simulation integration programs supporting advanced helicopter platforms. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, completed graduate coursework toward a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and is named on 40 U.S. patents.
About Visteon
Visteon (NASDAQ: VC) is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The Company's state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global OEMs to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van
Exhibit 99.1
Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2025, the Company recorded annual sales of approximately $3.77 billion and secured $7.4 billion in new business. For more information, visit visteon.com.
Visteon Contacts:
Media:
Media@Visteon.com
Investors:
Investor@Visteon.com
FAQ
What did Visteon (VC) announce regarding its board of directors?
Visteon announced the election of Gary D. Hicok to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2026. He will serve on the Technology Committee and is classified as an independent director under Visteon’s guidelines, Nasdaq rules, and the Securities Exchange Act requirements.
Who is Gary Hicok and what experience does he bring to Visteon (VC)?
Gary Hicok is a seasoned semiconductor and systems executive with nearly 25 years at NVIDIA. He led NVIDIA’s Automotive, Mobile (Tegra), and PC core logic businesses, helping advance AI-driven platforms, robotics, and real-time computing solutions relevant to intelligent and autonomous vehicles.
How will Gary Hicok be compensated as a Visteon (VC) director?
As a non-employee director, Gary Hicok will receive a stock unit award under Visteon’s 2020 Incentive Plan and an annual cash retainer. These amounts will be prorated to reflect his partial-year service, consistent with the company’s 2026 non-employee director compensation program.
What recent financial performance did Visteon (VC) highlight in the release?
Visteon highlighted that in 2025 it recorded approximately $3.77 billion in annual sales and secured $7.4 billion in new business. These figures underscore the company’s scale across digital cockpit, AI-enhanced software, and EV architecture solutions for global automotive and transportation customers.
What markets and technologies is Visteon (VC) focusing on according to the announcement?
Visteon focuses on digital cockpit technologies, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software, and integrated EV architectures. It serves passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, aiming to enable software-defined vehicles and intelligent, connected systems in partnership with global automotive OEMs.