01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 20, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV) filed a Form 8-K on August 20, 2026 reporting a leadership change under Item 5.02.
The company announced the appointment of Dan Rizzo as EVP, Sales, Consulting, and Services, effective October 2, 2026. He succeeds Thomas D. Schwenger, who has been with Veeva since September 2019 and most recently served as President and Chief Customer Officer.
Mr. Schwenger informed Veeva of his decision to resign on August 18, 2026, with his resignation effective October 2, 2026. The filing states he is departing to assume a CEO role at a long-standing Veeva partner. Veeva thanked him for his service to the company and its customers over the past seven years.
The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or other financial statements. Its only exhibit is the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104), and it is signed by Josh Faddis, Senior Vice President, General Counsel.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Dan Rizzo has been appointed EVP, Sales, Consulting, and Services, effective October 2, 2026.
- Rizzo succeeds Thomas D. Schwenger, who is resigning from his role as President and Chief Customer Officer.
- Schwenger informed Veeva of his resignation decision on August 18, 2026; the resignation is effective October 2, 2026.
- Schwenger is leaving to become CEO of a long-standing Veeva partner.
- Schwenger had been with Veeva since September 2019, roughly seven years of service.
- The filing reports no financial results, guidance, or financial statements; its only exhibit is the XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104).
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is replacing Thomas Schwenger at Veeva?
Dan Rizzo has been appointed EVP, Sales, Consulting, and Services, effective October 2, 2026, succeeding Mr. Schwenger in that role.
Why is Thomas Schwenger leaving Veeva?
The filing states that Mr. Schwenger is departing to assume a CEO role at a long-standing Veeva partner. He informed Veeva of his resignation decision on August 18, 2026.
When does the leadership change take effect?
Both Mr. Rizzo's appointment and Mr. Schwenger's resignation are effective October 2, 2026.
What was Thomas Schwenger's role at Veeva?
Mr. Schwenger had been with Veeva since September 2019 and most recently served as President and Chief Customer Officer.
Does this filing include financial results or guidance?
No. The filing addresses only the executive leadership change under Item 5.02 and lists the XBRL cover page as its only exhibit.
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