Weatherford to replace chief accounting officer Oct 16

Weatherford International announced the planned October 2026 departure of its Chief Accounting Officer and the internal promotion of a long-tenured finance executive to the role.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) reported a planned leadership transition in its senior finance organization. On September 2, 2026, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Desmond Mills informed Weatherford he will resign effective October 16, 2026 to pursue another opportunity.

Effective as of Mr. Mills’ departure date, Maximiliano Kricorian

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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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.

Key Figures

Resignation notice date: September 2, 2026 Effective resignation date: October 16, 2026 Incoming CAO age: 50 years +4 more

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Resignation notice date September 2, 2026 Date Desmond Mills notified Weatherford of his resignation

Effective resignation date October 16, 2026 Date Desmond Mills’ resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer becomes effective

Incoming CAO age 50 years Age of Maximiliano Kricorian at the time of appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Tenure at Weatherford Over 13 years Length of time Maximiliano Kricorian has served in various finance, treasury and controller roles at Weatherford

Senior Vice President and Treasurer start January 2026 Month and year when Maximiliano Kricorian became Senior Vice President and Treasurer

Vice President and Treasurer period start August 2022 Start of his service as Vice President and Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer period start May 2021 Start of his service as Assistant Treasurer

Key Terms

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, Certified Public Accountant, principal executive offices

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Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer financial

"will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer"

Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory

"any transactions with Weatherford requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"

Certified Public Accountant financial

"Mr. Kricorian is a Certified Public Accountant who began his career"

A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.

principal executive offices regulatory

"(Address of principal executive offices)"

FAQ

What executive change did Weatherford International plc (WFRD) announce in this 8-K?

Weatherford disclosed that Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Desmond Mills will resign effective October 16, 2026, and that Maximiliano Kricorian will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer as of that date.

Why is the Chief Accounting Officer of WFRD leaving and when is it effective?

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Desmond Mills notified Weatherford on September 2, 2026 of his decision to resign, effective October 16, 2026, in order to pursue another opportunity, according to the company’s disclosure.

Who is Weatherford International’s new Chief Accounting Officer and what is his background?

Maximiliano Kricorian, age 50, will become Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. He has been with Weatherford for over 13 years in finance, treasury and controller roles, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since January 2026.

Does Maximiliano Kricorian have any related-party relationships with WFRD’s directors or executives?

Weatherford states there are no family relationships between Maximiliano Kricorian and any director or executive officer, and that he has no interest in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What prior roles did Maximiliano Kricorian hold at Weatherford International (WFRD)?

Before his new appointment, Maximiliano Kricorian served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since January 2026, Vice President and Treasurer from August 2022 to January 2026, and Assistant Treasurer from May 2021 to August 2022, after earlier senior finance and controller positions.

What professional qualifications does WFRD’s incoming Chief Accounting Officer have?

Maximiliano Kricorian is a Certified Public Accountant and began his career as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Weatherford notes he has held leadership roles in financial planning and analysis, operations finance, controllership, and public accounting.

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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): September 4, 2026

Weatherford International plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ireland			001-36504			98-0606750
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2000 Saint James Place,

Houston,

Texas

77056

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713.836.4000

N/A

(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(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary shares, $0.001 par value per share			WFRD			NASDAQ Global Select Market

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 Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) Departure of Director or Certain Officers

On September 2, 2026, Desmond Mills notified Weatherford International plc (“Weatherford”) of his decision to resign from his role of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Weatherford, effective October 16, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. Weatherford appreciates Mr. Mills’ leadership and commitment during his tenure and wishes him well.

(c) Appointment of Certain Officers

Effective as of Mr. Mills’ departure date, Maximiliano Kricorian will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

Mr. Kricorian, 50, has served in various finance, treasury and controller roles at Weatherford for over 13 years, most recently as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since January 2026. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and Treasurer from August 2022 to January 2026 and Assistant Treasurer from May 2021 to August 2022. Prior to assuming treasury leadership responsibilities, Mr. Kricorian held a number of senior finance and controller positions and, throughout his career, has held leadership roles in financial planning and analysis, operations finance and controllership, as well as public accounting. Mr. Kricorian is a Certified Public Accountant who began his career as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Kricorian and any director or executive officer of Weatherford. Mr. Kricorian does not have any interest in any transactions with Weatherford requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Kricorian and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

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.

Weatherford International plc
						Date: September 4, 2026
By:			/s/ Scott C. Weatherholt
			Scott C. Weatherholt
			Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

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