Veeva names Dan Rizzo EVP as president exits
Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV) reported executive leadership changes.
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Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV) reported executive leadership changes. Effective October 2, 2026, Veeva appointed Dan Rizzo as EVP, Sales, Consulting, and Services. He will succeed Thomas D. Schwenger, who informed Veeva of his decision to resign on August 18, 2026, with his resignation effective October 2, 2026.
Mr. Schwenger has been with Veeva since September 2019 and most recently served as President and Chief Customer Officer. He is leaving to assume a CEO role at a long-standing Veeva partner.
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- President/Chief Customer Officer resigning effective October 2, 2026, representing the loss of a long-tenured senior leader who has been with the company since September 2019.
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UNITED STATES
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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 August 20, 2026, Veeva Systems Inc. (“Veeva”) announced the appointment of Dan Rizzo to serve as EVP, Sales, Consulting, and Services, effective October 2, 2026. Mr. Rizzo succeeds Thomas D. Schwenger, who has been with Veeva since September 2019, most recently serving as President and Chief Customer Officer. Mr. Schwenger informed Veeva of his decision to resign on August 18, 2026 and his resignation is effective October 2, 2026. Mr. Schwenger is departing to assume a CEO role at a long-standing Veeva partner. Veeva thanks Mr. Schwenger for his outstanding service to Veeva and its customers for the past seven years.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Veeva Systems Inc. | |||
| Dated: | August 20, 2026 | By: | /s/ JOSH FADDIS |
| Josh Faddis | |||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel | |||
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