01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 19, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) filed this Form 8-K to report that its Board of Directors appointed Lynn Martin as a director, effective October 19, 2026.
The appointment was approved by the Board on October 16, 2026. Martin is currently President of NYSE Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), and previously held leadership roles at ICE Data Services, ICE Clear U.S., NYSE Liffe U.S., and New York Portfolio Clearing. Under the filing, Ms. Martin will receive the standard compensation available to the Company's non-employee directors, pro-rated for her first year, and will enter into the Company's standard form of indemnification agreement.
The filing does not disclose any financial results, guidance, or changes to company operations. The filing attaches a press release dated October 19, 2026, announcing the appointment. In that release, CEO Laura Alber and Board Chair Scott Dahnke cited Martin's experience in data, technology, capital markets, and corporate governance as valuable to the Board's long-term growth strategy.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Lynn Martin appointed to Williams-Sonoma's Board of Directors, effective October 19, 2026; Board approval occurred October 16, 2026.
- Martin is currently President of NYSE Group, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), and also serves as Chair of ICE Fixed Income & Data Services.
- Martin's prior roles include President of Fixed Income & Data Services and President of ICE Data Services at ICE, COO of ICE Clear U.S., and CEO of NYSE Liffe U.S. and New York Portfolio Clearing.
- Martin will receive standard non-employee director compensation, pro-rated for the initial year, as described in the May 6, 2026 Proxy Statement.
- The Company will enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Martin, a form previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to a 2011 Form 10-Q.
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the appointment, which the Company states is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lynn Martin and what is her relevant background?
Lynn Martin is currently President of NYSE Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., and oversees the New York Stock Exchange's equities and options exchanges. She also serves as Chair of ICE Fixed Income & Data Services. Her prior roles include President of Fixed Income & Data Services and President of ICE Data Services, Chief Operating Officer of ICE Clear U.S., and Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Liffe U.S. and New York Portfolio Clearing. She began her career at IBM.
When did Lynn Martin join the Williams-Sonoma Board of Directors?
Her appointment was approved by the Board on October 16, 2026, and became effective on October 19, 2026.
What compensation will Lynn Martin receive as a director?
She will receive the standard compensation available to the Company's non-employee directors, as described in the Company's Proxy Statement filed May 6, 2026, but pro-rated for her initial year of service.
Does this filing disclose any financial results or changes to Williams-Sonoma's business?
No. The filing reports only the appointment of a new director, her compensation arrangements, and the indemnification agreement she will enter into. It does not include financial results, guidance, or operational changes.
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