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Vertiv Holdings (VRT) named Craig Chamberlin as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective November 10, 2025, reporting to CEO Giordano Albertazzi. Current CFO David Fallon will retire on November 9, 2025 and serve as a consultant through December 31, 2026 to support an orderly transition.

Chamberlin brings more than 20 years of finance leadership, including senior roles at Wabtec and earlier experience at General Electric. His compensation includes a $750,000 annual base salary, eligibility for the Vertiv Income Plan with a 100% of salary target bonus, and an annual equity grant targeted at $2,000,000 beginning March 2026. In connection with his appointment, he will receive a one-time $300,000 sign-on cash award and RSUs targeted at $1,050,700, vesting 50%/30%/20% over three years.

The company noted there are no related-party arrangements or family relationships, and it furnished a press release announcing the appointment.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) ha nominato Craig Chamberlin come prossimo direttore finanziario, con effetto dall'11 novembre 2025, riportando direttamente al CEO Giordano Albertazzi. L'attuale CFO David Fallon si ritirerà l'11 novembre 2025 e continuerà come consulente fino al 31 dicembre 2026 per supportare una transizione ordinata.

Chamberlin porta oltre 20 anni di leadership finanziaria, tra cui ruoli di rilievo in Wabtec e precedenti esperienze in General Electric. La sua retribuzione comprende un stipendio base annuale di 750.000 USD, l'eligibilità al Vertiv Income Plan con un bonus target del 100% dello stipendio e una assegnazione azionaria annuale compensata con un target di 2.000.000 USD a partire da marzo 2026. In relazione alla sua nomina, riceverà un premio in contanti di firma una tantum di 300.000 USD e RSU mirate a 1.050.700 USD, che si vesteranno al 50%/30%/20% nell'arco di tre anni.

La società ha precisato che non esistono accordi con parti correlate né rapporti di parentela, e ha fornito un comunicato stampa annunciante la nomina.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) nombró a Craig Chamberlin como su próximo Director Financiero, con efecto a partir del 10 de noviembre de 2025, reportando al CEO Giordano Albertazzi. El actual CFO David Fallon se retirará el 9 de noviembre de 2025 y prestará sus servicios como consultor hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026 para apoyar una transición ordenada.

Chamberlin aporta más de 20 años de liderazgo financiero, incluyendo roles senior en Wabtec y experiencia previa en General Electric. Su compensación incluye un salario base anual de $750,000, elegibilidad para el Vertiv Income Plan con un bono objetivo del 100% del salario, y una asignación de acciones anual dirigida a $2,000,000 a partir de marzo de 2026. En relación con su nombramiento, recibirá una suma única en efectivo de firma de $300,000 y RSUs por un valor objetivo de $1,050,700, que vencerán 50%/30%/20% a lo largo de tres años.

La compañía señaló que no existen acuerdos con partes relacionadas ni relaciones familiares, y publicó un comunicado de prensa anunciando el nombramiento.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT)Craig Chamberlin을 차기 최고 재무 책임자(CFO)로 임명했으며, 2025년 11월 10일부로 발령되고 CEO Giordano Albertazzi에게 보고합니다. 현 CFO David Fallon은 2025년 11월 9일에 은퇴하고 2026년 12월 31일까지 컨설턴트로 근무하여 원활한 전환을 지원합니다.

Chamberlin은 Wabtec에서의 고위 직책과 General Electric에서의 초기 경력을 포함해 20년이 넘는 재무 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 보상은 연간 기본급 $750,000, 급여의 100%를 목표로 하는 보너스가 있는 Vertiv Income Plan의 자격, 그리고 2026년 3월부터 시작되는 연간 주식 부여가 $2,000,000를 목표로 합니다. 임명과 관련하여 그는 단발성 현금 서명 보너스 $300,000와 목표 $1,050,700의 RSU를 받게 되며, 3년 동안 각각 50%/30%/20%로 vesting됩니다.

회사는 관련 당사자 거래나 가족 관계가 없다고 언급했으며, 임명 발표를 담은 보도자료를 배포했습니다.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) a nommé Craig Chamberlin comme prochain directeur financier, à compter du 10 novembre 2025, sous la supervision du PDG Giordano Albertazzi. L'actuel directeur financier David Fallon prendra sa retraite le 9 novembre 2025 et exercera en tant que consultant jusqu'au 31 décembre 2026 pour soutenir une transition ordonnée.

Chamberlin apporte plus de 20 ans de leadership financier, notamment des postes de direction chez Wabtec et une expérience antérieure chez General Electric. Sa rémunération comprend un salaire de base annuel de $750,000, une éligibilité au Vertiv Income Plan avec un bonus cible à 100% du salaire, et une attribution d'actions annuelle visant $2,000,000 à partir de mars 2026. Dans le cadre de sa nomination, il recevra une prime d'embauche unique en espèces de $300,000 et des RSU ciblées à $1,050,700, vesting respectivement à 50%/30%/20% sur trois ans.

La société a noté qu'il n'existe aucun accord avec des parties liées ou de relations familiales, et elle a publié un communiqué de presse annonçant la nomination.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) hat Craig Chamberlin als nächsten Finanzvorstand (CFO) benannt, mit Wirkung zum 10. November 2025 und Berichtsweg direkt an CEO Giordano Albertazzi. Der derzeitige CFO David Fallon wird am 9. November 2025 in den Ruhestand treten und bis zum 31. Dezember 2026 als Berater tätig sein, um einen geordneten Übergang sicherzustellen.

Chamberlin verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Finanzbereich, darunter leitende Positionen bei Wabtec und frühere Erfahrungen bei General Electric. Seine Vergütung umfasst ein jährliches Grundgehalt von $750,000, Anspruch auf den Vertiv Income Plan mit einer Zielboni von 100% des Gehalts, und eine jährliche Aktienzuteilung mit einem Ziel von $2,000,000 ab März 2026. Im Zusammenhang mit seiner Ernennung wird er eine einmalige Barunterzeichnung von $300,000 erhalten und RSUs im Wert von $1,050,700, die über drei Jahre zu 50%/30%/20% vesten.

Das Unternehmen stellte fest, dass es keine verwandten Parteienvereinbarungen oder Familienbeziehungen gibt, und es veröffentlichte eine Pressemitteilung zur Ernennung.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) عيّنت Craig Chamberlin كأمين مالي/المدير المالي القادم، اعتباراً من 10 نوفمبر 2025، ويعاود التقارير إلى الرئيس التنفيذي جوردانُو ألبرتازي. المدير المالي الحالي David Fallon سيتقاعد في 9 نوفمبر 2025 وسيعمل كمستشار حتى 31 ديسمبر 2026 لدعم انتقال منظم.

يجلب Chamberlin أكثر من 20 عاماً من القيادة المالية، بما في ذلك مناصب عليا في Wabtec وخبرات سابقة في General Electric. تعويضه يتضمن راتباً أساسياً سنوياً قدره $750,000، وتؤهله للمشاركة في Vertiv Income Plan مع هدف مكافأة 100% من الراتب، وتمنحه منحة أسهم سنوية بقيمة مستهدفة قدرها $2,000,000 ابتداءً من مارس 2026. بموجب تعيينه، سيحصل على مكافأة توقيع نقدية لمرة واحدة قدرها $300,000 و RSUs بقيمة مستهدفة قدرها $1,050,700، وتكتسب على مدى ثلاث سنوات بنسبة 50%/30%/20%.

أشار الشركة إلى أنه لا توجد ترتيبات مع طرف ذو صلة ولا علاقات عائلية، وقد أصدرت بياناً صحفياً يعلن التعيين.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) 指定 Craig Chamberlin 为其下任首席财务官(CFO),自 2025 年 11 月 10 日起生效,向 CEO Giordano Albertazzi 汇报。现任 CFO David Fallon 将于 2025 年 11 月 9 日退休,并在 2026 年 12 月 31 日前担任顾问,以支持有序过渡。

Chamberlin 拥有超过 20 年的财政领导经验,曾在 Wabtec 担任高级职务,早期在通用电气任职。其报酬包括年基本薪金 75 万美元、参加 Vertiv Income Plan 的资格,目标奖金为 薪资的 100%,以及自 2026 年 3 月起的年度股票授予,目标金额为 2,000,000 美元。就任相关事宜,他将获得一次性现金签约奖金 30 万美元,以及目标为 1,050,700 美元 的 RSU,分三年 vest 为 50%/30%/20%。

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Vertiv Holdings (VRT) ha nominato Craig Chamberlin come prossimo direttore finanziario, con effetto dall'11 novembre 2025, riportando direttamente al CEO Giordano Albertazzi. L'attuale CFO David Fallon si ritirerà l'11 novembre 2025 e continuerà come consulente fino al 31 dicembre 2026 per supportare una transizione ordinata.

Chamberlin porta oltre 20 anni di leadership finanziaria, tra cui ruoli di rilievo in Wabtec e precedenti esperienze in General Electric. La sua retribuzione comprende un stipendio base annuale di 750.000 USD, l'eligibilità al Vertiv Income Plan con un bonus target del 100% dello stipendio e una assegnazione azionaria annuale compensata con un target di 2.000.000 USD a partire da marzo 2026. In relazione alla sua nomina, riceverà un premio in contanti di firma una tantum di 300.000 USD e RSU mirate a 1.050.700 USD, che si vesteranno al 50%/30%/20% nell'arco di tre anni.

La società ha precisato che non esistono accordi con parti correlate né rapporti di parentela, e ha fornito un comunicato stampa annunciante la nomina.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) nombró a Craig Chamberlin como su próximo Director Financiero, con efecto a partir del 10 de noviembre de 2025, reportando al CEO Giordano Albertazzi. El actual CFO David Fallon se retirará el 9 de noviembre de 2025 y prestará sus servicios como consultor hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026 para apoyar una transición ordenada.

Chamberlin aporta más de 20 años de liderazgo financiero, incluyendo roles senior en Wabtec y experiencia previa en General Electric. Su compensación incluye un salario base anual de $750,000, elegibilidad para el Vertiv Income Plan con un bono objetivo del 100% del salario, y una asignación de acciones anual dirigida a $2,000,000 a partir de marzo de 2026. En relación con su nombramiento, recibirá una suma única en efectivo de firma de $300,000 y RSUs por un valor objetivo de $1,050,700, que vencerán 50%/30%/20% a lo largo de tres años.

La compañía señaló que no existen acuerdos con partes relacionadas ni relaciones familiares, y publicó un comunicado de prensa anunciando el nombramiento.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT)Craig Chamberlin을 차기 최고 재무 책임자(CFO)로 임명했으며, 2025년 11월 10일부로 발령되고 CEO Giordano Albertazzi에게 보고합니다. 현 CFO David Fallon은 2025년 11월 9일에 은퇴하고 2026년 12월 31일까지 컨설턴트로 근무하여 원활한 전환을 지원합니다.

Chamberlin은 Wabtec에서의 고위 직책과 General Electric에서의 초기 경력을 포함해 20년이 넘는 재무 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 보상은 연간 기본급 $750,000, 급여의 100%를 목표로 하는 보너스가 있는 Vertiv Income Plan의 자격, 그리고 2026년 3월부터 시작되는 연간 주식 부여가 $2,000,000를 목표로 합니다. 임명과 관련하여 그는 단발성 현금 서명 보너스 $300,000와 목표 $1,050,700의 RSU를 받게 되며, 3년 동안 각각 50%/30%/20%로 vesting됩니다.

회사는 관련 당사자 거래나 가족 관계가 없다고 언급했으며, 임명 발표를 담은 보도자료를 배포했습니다.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) a nommé Craig Chamberlin comme prochain directeur financier, à compter du 10 novembre 2025, sous la supervision du PDG Giordano Albertazzi. L'actuel directeur financier David Fallon prendra sa retraite le 9 novembre 2025 et exercera en tant que consultant jusqu'au 31 décembre 2026 pour soutenir une transition ordonnée.

Chamberlin apporte plus de 20 ans de leadership financier, notamment des postes de direction chez Wabtec et une expérience antérieure chez General Electric. Sa rémunération comprend un salaire de base annuel de $750,000, une éligibilité au Vertiv Income Plan avec un bonus cible à 100% du salaire, et une attribution d'actions annuelle visant $2,000,000 à partir de mars 2026. Dans le cadre de sa nomination, il recevra une prime d'embauche unique en espèces de $300,000 et des RSU ciblées à $1,050,700, vesting respectivement à 50%/30%/20% sur trois ans.

La société a noté qu'il n'existe aucun accord avec des parties liées ou de relations familiales, et elle a publié un communiqué de presse annonçant la nomination.

Vertiv Holdings (VRT) hat Craig Chamberlin als nächsten Finanzvorstand (CFO) benannt, mit Wirkung zum 10. November 2025 und Berichtsweg direkt an CEO Giordano Albertazzi. Der derzeitige CFO David Fallon wird am 9. November 2025 in den Ruhestand treten und bis zum 31. Dezember 2026 als Berater tätig sein, um einen geordneten Übergang sicherzustellen.

Chamberlin verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Finanzbereich, darunter leitende Positionen bei Wabtec und frühere Erfahrungen bei General Electric. Seine Vergütung umfasst ein jährliches Grundgehalt von $750,000, Anspruch auf den Vertiv Income Plan mit einer Zielboni von 100% des Gehalts, und eine jährliche Aktienzuteilung mit einem Ziel von $2,000,000 ab März 2026. Im Zusammenhang mit seiner Ernennung wird er eine einmalige Barunterzeichnung von $300,000 erhalten und RSUs im Wert von $1,050,700, die über drei Jahre zu 50%/30%/20% vesten.

Das Unternehmen stellte fest, dass es keine verwandten Parteienvereinbarungen oder Familienbeziehungen gibt, und es veröffentlichte eine Pressemitteilung zur Ernennung.

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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): October 13, 2025
VERTIV HOLDINGS CO
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
Delaware001-3851881-2376902
(State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
505 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, Ohio 43082
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 614-888-0246
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per shareVRTNew 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 12b-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 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On October 13, 2025, Vertiv Holdings Co (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Craig Chamberlin as the Company’s next Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective November 10, 2025. Mr. Chamberlin will report directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Giordano Albertazzi. Consistent with its announcement on May 21, 2025, the Company’s current CFO, David Fallon, will retire from his position as the CFO of the Company effective November 9, 2025. Pursuant to the terms of his Transition and Consulting Agreement, following his retirement as CFO, Mr. Fallon will serve as a consultant to the Company through December 31, 2026 to ensure an orderly transition of the role to Mr. Chamberlin.
Mr. Chamberlin, age 45, brings over 20 years of finance and leadership experience to the Company’s financial executive team. He has served as Group Vice President and CFO of Wabtec Corporation’s (“Wabtec”) transit business since February 2022 and previously served as Group President and CFO of Wabtec’s global operations and engineering unit, a position he held from July 2019 to February 2022. He began his career at General Electric, where he served several roles throughout his career from 2005 to 2019, and eventually became Executive Director and CFO of global supply chain and engineering in 2017, where he served until its sale to Wabtec in 2019. Mr. Chamberlin received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and his Master of Business Administration from Ohio University.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Chamberlin and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Chamberlin was selected as CFO of the Company. Mr. Chamberlin has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor are any such transactions currently proposed. Mr. Chamberlin has no family relationships with any director, executive officer or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions between Mr. Chamberlin and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with Mr. Chamberlin’s appointment, the Company entered into an offer letter (the “Offer Letter”) with him, which provides that he will receive an annual base salary of $750,000 and will be eligible to participate in the Vertiv Income Plan (“VIP”) with an annual target bonus opportunity of 100% of his base salary. He will also be eligible to receive, pursuant to the Company’s 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, (i) starting in March 2026, an annual equity grant with a target grant date fair value equal to $2,000,000, and (ii) in connection with his appointment, a one-time sign-on cash award equivalent to $300,000 and a one-time sign-on equity grant of restricted stock units with a target grant date fair value of $1,050,700, to vest over 3 years (as to 50%, 30% and 20% after one, two and three years, respectively).
He will also be subject to the Executive Employment Policy of the Company and receive other benefits from the Company, including participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan and benefits program; executive severance under the Company’s Employment Policy if his employment is involuntarily terminated for a reason other than “Cause” or if he terminates for “Good Reason” (as each is defined in the Company’s Executive Employment Policy in effect at such termination); and termination benefits under the Company’s Change of Control Plan upon occurrence of events specified therein. Mr. Chamberlin executed an agreement subjecting him to confidentiality provisions and certain post-termination non-competition and non-solicitation covenants. A copy of the Offer Letter will be filed as an exhibit to the Company’s next quarterly report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated by reference herein. The foregoing summary of the Offer Letter does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the Offer Letter.
Item 7.01    Regulation FD
On October 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters set forth under Item 5.02 above.
The information set forth in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 (d) Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No.Exhibit Description
99.1
Press release of Vertiv Holdings Co, dated October 13, 2025
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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.

Date: October 14, 2025Vertiv Holdings Co
/s/ Stephanie Gill
Name: Stephanie Gill
Title: Chief Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary



FAQ

What did Vertiv (VRT) announce in its 8-K?

Vertiv appointed Craig Chamberlin as Chief Financial Officer effective November 10, 2025, with David Fallon retiring November 9, 2025 and consulting through December 31, 2026.

What is the new Vertiv CFO’s compensation package?

Base salary $750,000; target bonus 100% of salary under the VIP; annual equity grant targeted at $2,000,000 starting March 2026; $300,000 sign-on cash; $1,050,700 RSU grant vesting over three years.

When does the CFO transition at Vertiv (VRT) take effect?

Craig Chamberlin becomes CFO on November 10, 2025. David Fallon retires on November 9, 2025 and will consult through December 31, 2026.

Are there any related-party or family relationships disclosed for the new Vertiv CFO?

No. The company states there are no arrangements, related-party transactions, or family relationships requiring disclosure.

How will the sign-on RSUs for Vertiv’s new CFO vest?

The $1,050,700 RSU grant is scheduled to vest 50% after one year, 30% after two years, and 20% after three years.

Did Vertiv issue a press release about the CFO appointment?

Yes. The press release dated October 13, 2025 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not deemed filed.
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