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Zumiez (ZUMZ) long-time CFO Christopher C. Work plans to step down

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Zumiez Inc. announced that Chief Financial Officer Christopher C. Work has decided to step down from his position. Mr. Work has served the company for 19 years, and Zumiez publicly expressed appreciation for his long tenure and contributions.

He will continue to act as CFO and support the handover of responsibilities until a successor is identified and appointed, helping ensure continuity during the transition. Zumiez has begun a formal search for a new CFO and engaged a leading executive search firm to manage the recruitment process.

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  • Long-tenured CFO departure introduces leadership transition risk as Christopher C. Work, after 19 years with Zumiez, has decided to step down, creating uncertainty until a new Chief Financial Officer is appointed.

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Zumiez faces a key finance leadership transition as long-time CFO departs.

Zumiez disclosed that Chief Financial Officer Christopher C. Work plans to step down after 19 years with the company. He will remain in the CFO role during the transition, which should help maintain continuity in financial oversight and reporting.

The company has already initiated a search and hired an executive search firm, indicating an organized approach to succession. Actual impact on strategy and capital decisions will depend on the profile and timing of the new CFO appointment, which future disclosures may clarify.

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.
CFO tenure 19 years Length of service of Christopher C. Work at Zumiez
Filing date June 30, 2026 Date of the Form 8-K event
Company phone (425) 551-1500 Registrant’s telephone number
Company address 4001 204th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Principal executive offices
Form 8-K regulatory
"FORM 8-K Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.
Chief Financial Officer financial
"Mr. Christopher C. Work, Chief Financial Officer of Zumiez Inc."
A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the person in charge of a company's money and financial planning. They decide how to spend, save, and invest funds to help the company grow and stay stable. Their role is important because good financial decisions keep the company healthy and successful.
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.
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"The Company has initiated a search for a new CFO and has engaged a leading executive search firm"
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Zumiez Inc NASDAQ false 0001318008 0001318008 2026-06-30 2026-06-30
 
 

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): June 30, 2026

 

 

Zumiez Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Washington   000-51300   91-1040022

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

4001 204th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 551-1500

 

 

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)

 

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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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

Common Stock   ZUMZ   Nasdaq Global Select

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) Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

On June 30, 2026, Mr. Christopher C. Work, Chief Financial Officer of Zumiez Inc. (the “Company”), gave notice of his decision to step down from his position with the Company. The Company thanks Mr. Work for his 19 years of outstanding service to the Company and wishes him the best on his decision to leave the Company. Mr. Work will continue to fulfill the responsibilities as the Company’s CFO and will assist with the transition of his duties until such time that a successor is identified and appointed. The Company has initiated a search for a new CFO and has engaged a leading executive search firm to assist with the process.

SIGNATURE

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.

 

   

ZUMIEZ INC.

Dated: July 1, 2026

    

By:

  

/s/ Chris Visser

     

Chris K. Visser

     

Chief Legal Officer & Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) announce in this 8-K filing?

Zumiez Inc. announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Christopher C. Work, has decided to step down. He will continue serving as CFO and assist with transitioning his responsibilities until a successor is identified and formally appointed by the company.

Is Christopher C. Work leaving Zumiez immediately as CFO?

No, Christopher C. Work will not leave immediately. He will continue fulfilling CFO responsibilities and support the transition of his duties. This arrangement is intended to maintain stability until Zumiez selects and appoints a new Chief Financial Officer.

How long has Zumiez’s CFO Christopher C. Work been with the company?

Christopher C. Work has served Zumiez for 19 years. The company publicly thanked him for this long period of outstanding service, emphasizing his significant tenure and contributions as he prepares to step down from the Chief Financial Officer role.

What steps is Zumiez (ZUMZ) taking to replace its Chief Financial Officer?

Zumiez has initiated a search for a new Chief Financial Officer and retained a leading executive search firm. This structured recruitment process aims to identify and appoint a qualified successor to Christopher C. Work in an orderly manner.

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