Summary
ServiceNow, Inc. has announced a significant change in its accounting leadership. Danielle Fontaine has been appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective February 17, 2026. This appointment marks a promotion for Ms. Fontaine, who has been with the company as Assistant Controller since September 2021. Her extensive background includes prior roles at Alphabet, Inc., the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Gap, Inc., and Ernst & Young, LLP, providing her with a strong foundation in accounting and financial oversight. Concurrently, Kevin McBride, the outgoing Chief Accounting Officer, will transition to a new role as Executive Vice President, Accounting and Corporate Services, taking on expanded responsibilities. This internal promotion indicates a focus on retaining experienced talent and leveraging their expertise in new capacities. Investors should note Ms. Fontaine's compensation package, which includes a base salary of $420,000, a target annual bonus of 40%, and a substantial $1.25 million restricted stock unit award vesting over four years. This appointment, along with the internal reshuffling, suggests a continued emphasis on robust financial controls and management within ServiceNow.
Key Highlights
- 1Danielle Fontaine appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective February 17, 2026.
- 2Kevin McBride promoted to Executive Vice President, Accounting and Corporate Services.
- 3Ms. Fontaine brings extensive experience from previous roles at Alphabet, FASB, Gap, and Ernst & Young.
- 4Ms. Fontaine's compensation package includes a $420,000 base salary, 40% target bonus, and a $1.25 million RSU award.
- 5The RSU award vests over four years in equal quarterly installments.
- 6No undisclosed arrangements or family relationships exist between Ms. Fontaine and the Company's directors or officers.
- 7Ms. Fontaine will execute the standard officer indemnification agreement.