01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 12, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) filed this Form 8-K under Item 5.02 to disclose a leadership transition in its legal function.
On August 12, 2026, Benjamin Lee notified Reddit of his intention to step down as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 14, 2026. Mr. Lee will remain an employee through September 25, 2026 to assist in transitioning his responsibilities. Reddit expects to appoint Paul Cappuccio as its Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary in connection with Mr. Lee's resignation.
The filing describes Mr. Cappuccio as bringing deep leadership experience as a public company general counsel, executive, and board director. The filing contains no financial results or other financial figures.
Its only exhibit is the cover page Interactive Data File embedded within the inline XBRL document. For investors, the main takeaway is a planned senior legal leadership change with a defined transition period.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Benjamin Lee, Reddit's Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, notified the company on August 12, 2026 of his intention to step down.
- Mr. Lee's resignation is effective September 14, 2026.
- Mr. Lee will remain an employee through September 25, 2026 to assist in transitioning his responsibilities.
- Reddit expects to appoint Paul Cappuccio as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
- The filing describes Mr. Cappuccio as having experience as a public company general counsel, executive, and board director.
- The filing reports no financial results; its only listed exhibit is the cover page Interactive Data File.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leaving Reddit's senior leadership team?
Benjamin Lee is stepping down as Reddit's Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 14, 2026.
Who is expected to succeed Benjamin Lee?
Reddit expects to appoint Paul Cappuccio as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The filing describes him as having deep leadership experience as a public company general counsel, executive, and board director.
Will there be a transition period?
Yes. Mr. Lee will remain an employee of Reddit through September 25, 2026 and will assist in transitioning his responsibilities.
Does this filing include financial results?
No. The filing addresses only the leadership change under Item 5.02, and its sole listed exhibit is the cover page Interactive Data File embedded within the inline XBRL document.
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