Zoetis appoints Iris Knobloch to board from Dec. 1, 2026
Knobloch has served as President of the Festival de Cannes since July 2022 and as Deezer’s Board Chair since January 2023.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zoetis Inc. appointed Iris Knobloch to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2026. The Board will increase from 12 to 13 members on that date, and Knobloch has been appointed to serve on the Corporate Governance Committee. She is eligible to participate in Zoetis’s non-employee director compensation program, and the company will enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with her. Zoetis stated that the appointment was not made pursuant to arrangements or understandings with a third party and that no related-party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) occurred between the company and Knobloch since the beginning of the last fiscal year.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 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 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board members before appointment: 12 members
Board members after appointment: 13 members
Appointment effective date: December 1, 2026
3 metrics
Board members before appointment
12 members
Board size before the December 1, 2026 increase
Board members after appointment
13 members
Board size effective December 1, 2026
Appointment effective date
December 1, 2026
Iris Knobloch’s Board appointment
Key Terms
non-employee director compensation program, indemnification agreement, business combination
3 terms
non-employee director compensation program financial
"eligible for participation in such non-employee director compensation program"
indemnification agreement regulatory
"enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
business combination financial
"prior to its business combination with Deezer S.A."
A business combination happens when two or more companies join together to operate as one, like two friends merging their teams into a single group. This is important because it can change how companies grow, compete, and make money, often making them bigger and more powerful in the market.
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When does Iris Knobloch join the ZTS board?
Iris Knobloch’s appointment to the Zoetis Board of Directors is effective December 1, 2026.
What committee will Iris Knobloch serve on at Zoetis?
Knobloch has been appointed to serve on the Board’s Corporate Governance Committee.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 8, 2026
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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 October 8, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Zoetis Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Iris Knobloch to the Board, effective as of December 1, 2026, to serve in such capacity until her successor is appointed or qualified or until her resignation or removal. In connection with the appointment of Ms. Knobloch, the size of the Board will be increased from twelve to thirteen members effective as of December 1, 2026. Ms. Knobloch has been appointed to serve on the Board’s Corporate Governance Committee.
Ms. Knobloch was not appointed to the Board pursuant to any arrangements or understandings with any third party, and since the beginning of the last fiscal year, there have been no related party transactions between the Company and Ms. Knobloch that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The Company’s non-employee director compensation program is described under the caption “Compensation of Directors” in the Company’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2026. Ms. Knobloch will be eligible for participation in such non-employee director compensation program.
In connection with her appointment as a member of the Board, the Company will enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Ms. Knobloch. The form of indemnification agreement was previously filed by the Company as Exhibit 10.19 to Amendment No. 4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-183254), as originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2012, and subsequently amended.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 13, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Knobloch. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 | Press Release issued on October 13, 2026 regarding the appointment of Iris Knobloch | ||||
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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.
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| Dated: October 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ Roxanne Lagano | ||||||
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| General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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| Jennifer Albano | Mathieu Aussermeier | |||||||
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| jennifer.albano@zoetis.com | mathieu.aussermeier@zoetis.com | |||||||
| Laura Panza | Nick Soonthornchai | |||||||
| 1-973-975-5176 (o) | 1-973-443-2792 (o) | |||||||
| laura.panza@zoetis.com | nick.soonthornchai@zoetis.com | |||||||
Zoetis Appoints Iris Knobloch to its Board of Directors
Knobloch brings deep expertise in consumer strategy, digital transformation, international leadership, and global board experience, to the Zoetis Board
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – October 13, 2026 – Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced the appointment of Iris Knobloch to its Board of Directors, effective as of December 1, 2026. With decades of experience across global media and consumer businesses, Ms. Knobloch brings a distinct combination of international leadership, proven public company board experience across financial services, hospitality and media, and deep consumer and digital expertise to the Zoetis Board. She currently serves on the boards of Deezer S.A., Lazard, Inc. and Vail Resorts, Inc., and has built a track record of effective governance across complex, global organizations.
Ms. Knobloch has served as President of the Festival de Cannes, a leading international film festival, since July 2022 and is the first woman to hold the position. From 2021 to July 2022, she served as Chair and CEO of I2PO S.A. prior to its business combination with Deezer S.A., a global music streaming platform, when she transitioned to Deezer's Board of Directors where she has served as its Chair of the Board since January 2023. Ms. Knobloch previously held senior executive positions at WarnerMedia and its predecessor companies, global media and entertainment businesses, including as President of WarnerMedia in France, Germany, the Benelux, Austria and Switzerland.
"We are delighted to welcome Iris Knobloch to the Zoetis Board of Directors. Iris brings a rare combination of strengths: deep expertise in consumer strategy, extensive digital transformation and technology experience, and a disciplined approach to brand stewardship across global markets," said Kristin Peck, Chief Executive Officer of Zoetis. "Her experience leading businesses through meaningful transitions and navigating diverse regulatory environments will add meaningful perspective as we face evolving industry dynamics, explore new ways to connect with pet owners and continue to provide our innovative products to customers across the globe."
"We are pleased to welcome Iris to the Zoetis Board of Directors. The Board is committed to supporting the company’s strategy to innovate and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers. Iris brings a global point of view shaped by decades of experience across media and consumer businesses, a track record of effective board service and a deep understanding of evolving consumer behavior that will be an asset to our Board," said Michael McCallister, Zoetis Board Chair.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Knobloch was responsible for Time Warner's International Relations and Strategic Policy for Europe and practiced law with O'Melveny & Meyers and Noerr, Stiefenhofer & Lutz. Ms. Knobloch brings extensive public company board experience across global consumer, financial services, media and digital businesses. She has served as a director of Lazard, Inc., a global financial advisory and asset management firm, since April 2018, and Vail Resorts, Inc., a global hospitality business, since February 2024. Ms. Knobloch has previously served on the boards of Accor S.A., LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, SE, Central European Media Enterprises N.V. and Axel Springer SE. She is also a Governor of the American Hospital of Paris and a member of the Supervisory Board of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to advancing responsible leadership and contributing to peaceful, just and sustainable societies. She holds a Doctorate in Law from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet and a Master of Laws from New York University.
"I am honored to be joining the Zoetis Board of Directors at such a compelling moment for the company. With a strong legacy as the leader in animal health, I was drawn to the strength of its strategy, commitment to innovation and the quality of its leadership," said Iris Knobloch. "I look forward to working with the Board to support the company as it explores new and innovative ways to continue creating value for customers and the animals in their care."
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With Ms. Knobloch's appointment, Zoetis will increase the size of its Board of Directors from 12 to 13 members, effective as of December 1, 2026.
About Zoetis
Zoetis is the world’s leading animal health company, driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. With a legacy of nearly 75 years, Zoetis continues to pioneer ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, supporting veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners in over 100 countries. We integrate deep scientific expertise, data-driven R&D, advanced manufacturing, and commercial excellence to deliver meaningful innovation across medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, biopharmaceuticals, and digital solutions. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted and valued animal health company, Zoetis is committed to setting new standards for the future of animal care through innovation, customer obsession, and purpose-driven colleagues. To learn more, visit Zoetis.com
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