8-KLeadership Changes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 27, 2025)

Filed October 27, 2025For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Adam S. Elinoff as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 17, 2025. Mr. Elinoff brings extensive financial experience from his tenure at Amgen Inc., where he held various senior finance, strategy, and investor relations roles. This appointment marks the transition from Rodney Gonsalves, who has been serving as Interim CFO. The company has also outlined a comprehensive compensation package for Mr. Elinoff, including a base salary of $700,000, eligibility for an annual bonus, and substantial equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based RSUs. These awards are designed to incentivize long-term performance and retention, with vesting schedules and performance criteria tied to the company's financial success. The appointment and compensation details are intended to signal a strategic focus on financial leadership and stability.

Key Highlights

  • 1Adam S. Elinoff appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 17, 2025.
  • 2Mr. Elinoff joins Agilent from Amgen Inc., where he held several senior finance and investor relations positions.
  • 3Rodney Gonsalves will transition from Interim CFO back to his role as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer.
  • 4Mr. Elinoff's compensation package includes a $700,000 base salary and 80% target annual bonus.
  • 5Significant equity awards include $1.1 million in RSUs and $1.65 million in performance-based RSUs for FY2025/FY2026-FY2028.
  • 6Additional one-time sign-on awards include $560,000 in RSUs and $840,000 in performance-based RSUs, with clawback provisions.
  • 7The appointment is further detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adam S. Elinoff has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Agilent Technologies, Inc. His appointment is effective November 17, 2025.

Mr. Elinoff comes to Agilent from Amgen Inc., where he most recently served as Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer. He has a strong background in finance, strategy, and investor relations, holding various roles of increasing responsibility at Amgen since 2006.

Mr. Elinoff will receive a base salary of $700,000, be eligible for an annual bonus of up to 80% of his base salary, and receive significant equity awards. These include FY2025 RSUs ($1.1M), FY2026-FY2028 performance RSUs ($1.65M), and one-time sign-on RSUs ($560K) and performance RSUs ($840K).

Yes, Rodney Gonsalves, who served as Interim CFO, will continue with Agilent Technologies as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer.