01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 24, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) filed an 8-K on September 24, 2026 to report a senior leadership change in its revenue organization.
The company is promoting Ross Tackett, its Head of Worldwide Sales, to Chief Revenue Officer effective October 1, 2026. He succeeds Mike Rich, who is stepping down as an officer effective the same date for personal reasons. Rich will remain with the company as a strategic advisor through December 31, 2026.
Under the company's Change of Control and Severance Policy, the company expects Mr. Rich to receive certain severance benefits in connection with his departure. The filing references that policy as previously filed with an 8-K dated December 2, 2024. Tackett will lead global revenue operations, the sales organization, the strategic partner ecosystem, and go-to-market execution.
The press release describes him as having been with the company for three years and having prior sales leadership roles at ServiceNow and Dell. The announcement is framed around the company's Zero Trust Exchange platform and its continued focus on enterprise modernization.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ross Tackett, currently Head of Worldwide Sales, is promoted to Chief Revenue Officer effective October 1, 2026.
- Mike Rich steps down as CRO effective October 1, 2026, citing personal reasons, and will remain as a strategic advisor through December 31, 2026.
- The company expects Mr. Rich to receive certain severance benefits under its Change of Control and Severance Policy.
- Tackett has been with Zscaler for three years and has more than three decades of technology sales leadership experience, including over a decade at ServiceNow and more than 16 years at Dell.
- Tackett's responsibilities include global revenue operations, the sales organization, the strategic partner ecosystem, and go-to-market execution.
- The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- The press release references the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2026, filed on September 3, 2026.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is taking over as Chief Revenue Officer at Zscaler?
Ross Tackett, Zscaler's Head of Worldwide Sales, is being promoted to Chief Revenue Officer effective October 1, 2026. He succeeds Mike Rich.
Why is Mike Rich leaving the CRO role?
The press release states that Rich is stepping down as CRO for personal reasons. He will remain with Zscaler as a strategic advisor through December 31, 2026, to support the transition.
Will Mike Rich receive severance?
The company expects Mr. Rich to receive certain severance benefits in accordance with its Change of Control and Severance Policy, which was filed as an exhibit to the company's Form 8-K filed December 2, 2024. The filing does not specify the amount.
What are Ross Tackett's responsibilities as CRO?
Tackett will lead Zscaler's global revenue operations, sales organization, strategic partner ecosystem, and go-to-market execution.
What is Tackett's background?
The press release states that Tackett has been with Zscaler for three years, has more than three decades of technology sales leadership experience, spent more than a decade in sales leadership roles at ServiceNow, and more than 16 years in sales leadership roles at Dell.
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