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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 12, 2026)

Filed January 12, 2026For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) announced a significant addition to its Board of Directors, with Ms. Lisa P. Sawicki being elected as a director, effective March 16, 2026. Ms. Sawicki brings extensive experience from her tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), where she held various leadership positions, including Chair of the Global Board and Client Partner. Her expertise in financial services and assurance is expected to be a valuable asset to Moody's. With Ms. Sawicki's appointment, the Board will expand to ten directors. She will also serve on the Audit and Governance & Nominating Committees. Her compensation package includes an annual cash retainer of $120,000 and a restricted stock unit award valued at $150,000, vesting one year after grant. This strategic board expansion aims to leverage Ms. Sawicki's deep industry knowledge to further strengthen Moody's governance and oversight.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ms. Lisa P. Sawicki elected to Moody's Corporation Board of Directors, effective March 16, 2026.
  • 2Ms. Sawicki brings substantial experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), including leadership roles such as Chair of the Global Board.
  • 3The Board of Directors will increase to ten members upon Ms. Sawicki's joining.
  • 4Ms. Sawicki appointed to the Board's Audit Committee and Governance & Nominating Committee.
  • 5Annual cash retainer for Ms. Sawicki as a non-employee director will be $120,000.
  • 6Ms. Sawicki will receive an annual restricted stock unit award valued at $230,000, vesting after one year.
  • 7Ms. Sawicki's appointment was not part of any specific arrangement with other individuals and there are no reported related party transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ms. Lisa P. Sawicki is a newly elected member of Moody's Corporation's Board of Directors, effective March 16, 2026. She is 58 years old and has extensive experience in the professional services industry, having served as Chair of the Global Board and Client Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) from 2021 to 2025. Her prior roles at PwC include various leadership positions in financial services assurance and client partnership.

Ms. Sawicki has been elected to serve on the Board's Audit Committee and the Governance & Nominating Committee, effective March 16, 2026.

Ms. Sawicki will receive an annual cash retainer of $120,000, paid quarterly. Additionally, she will be granted restricted stock units valued at $230,000, based on the Company's stock price on the grant date in March 2026, with the award vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date.

With Ms. Sawicki's election, the total number of directors on Moody's Corporation's Board will increase from nine to ten.