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COO Aparna Bawa to leave Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM)

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Zoom Communications, Inc. reported that Chief Operating Officer Aparna Bawa has notified the company of her intention to resign. Her resignation as COO will be effective May 8, 2026. The company stated that Ms. Bawa’s decision to leave was not the result of any disagreement with Zoom.

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Zoom discloses planned COO departure with no stated dispute.

The company reports that Chief Operating Officer Aparna Bawa plans to resign effective May 8, 2026. This represents a change in senior leadership but is described as a voluntary transition rather than one driven by conflict.

The filing explicitly notes that her decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company, which can help limit concerns about internal disputes. Investors will rely on future disclosures for information about her successor or any changes to the executive team structure.

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.
Resignation effective date May 8, 2026 Effective date of Chief Operating Officer’s resignation
Chief Operating Officer financial
"she intends to resign from her role as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer"
A chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a company, ensuring that all parts of the organization work smoothly and efficiently. They often act like a company's operational quarterback, translating strategic plans into practical actions. For investors, the COO's effectiveness can influence a company's performance and stability, making them an important figure in assessing the company's management strength.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Item 5.02 regulatory
"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors"
Class A Common Stock financial
"Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share | ZM"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Nasdaq Global Select Market market
"ZM | The Nasdaq Global Select Market"
A Nasdaq Global Select Market listing is the highest tier of stocks on the Nasdaq exchange, reserved for companies that meet the strictest financial, reporting and governance standards. For investors, it acts like a premium quality label—signaling larger, more transparent and better-governed companies that tend to offer greater liquidity and lower perceived risk compared with lower-tier listings, making it easier to buy, sell and evaluate shares.
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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): March 30, 2026
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Zoom Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
_________________________
Delaware001-3886561-1648780
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
55 Almaden Boulevard, 6th Floor
San Jose, California 95113
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(888) 799-9666
(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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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, $0.001 par value per shareZMThe 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.
On March 30, 2026, Aparna Bawa notified Zoom Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) that she intends to resign from her role as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer effective as of May 8, 2026. Ms. Bawa’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company.





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.
Zoom Communications, Inc.
Dated: April 2, 2026By:/s/ Michelle Chang
Michelle Chang
Chief Financial Officer


FAQ

What leadership change did Zoom Communications (ZM) disclose?

Zoom Communications disclosed that Chief Operating Officer Aparna Bawa intends to resign. Her resignation from the COO role is scheduled to be effective on May 8, 2026, representing a planned transition in the company’s senior management team.

When will Zoom COO Aparna Bawa’s resignation become effective?

Her resignation as Chief Operating Officer will be effective on May 8, 2026. This effective date provides the company with a defined transition period to manage responsibilities and plan any changes to its executive leadership structure.

Did Aparna Bawa resign from Zoom because of a disagreement with the company?

No. The filing states that Ms. Bawa’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with Zoom. This indicates the departure is not being attributed to disputes over company policies, operations, or practices.

What position does Aparna Bawa currently hold at Zoom Communications (ZM)?

Aparna Bawa currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Zoom Communications. The company disclosed that she intends to resign from this role, with her resignation scheduled to become effective on May 8, 2026.

Which executive signed the recent Zoom Communications 8-K about the COO resignation?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Zoom Communications by Michelle Chang, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. This signature confirms the disclosure regarding COO Aparna Bawa’s planned resignation and its effective date.

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