GoDaddy Inc 8-K, filed Sep 29, 2022
GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY)
8-K
2022-09-29
For: 2022-09-23
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About this 8-K
GoDaddy Inc filed this 8-K on September 29, 2022, reporting on events of September 23, 2022.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On September 23, 2022, Chuck Robel informed GoDaddy Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) as of the Company’s 2023 annual meeting stockholders.
In support of this transition, Mr. Robel will continue to serve as a director but will resign from his roles as Chair of the Board and as a member of the Audit and Finance Committee, effective September 30, 2022. On September 26, 2022, the Board appointed Brian Sharples as the Chair of the Board effective September 30, 2022.
Mr. Robel’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company relating to its operations, policies or practices.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | |||||||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| GODADDY INC. | ||||||||
| Date: | September 29, 2022 | /s/ Michele Lau | ||||||
| Michele Lau | ||||||||
| Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GoDaddy Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Independent Chair Chuck R. Robel to Retire
Board of Directors Selects Brian Sharples as Next Independent Chair
TEMPE, Ariz., September 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced that Chuck Robel has decided to retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) as of the Company’s 2023 annual meeting stockholders.
Mr. Robel has served on the Board since May 2014 and has served as Chair of the Board since 2015. He will continue to serve through a transition period to ensure a smooth transfer of the role of Chair of the Board to Brian Sharples, who has served on the Board since 2016. Mr. Sharples will assume the role of Chair of the Board effective September 30, 2022. Mr. Robel will also step off of the Audit and Finance Committee on that date.
“Chuck has consistently brought tremendous insights to our Company through his deep experience in technology, finance and governance. His vision helped drive GoDaddy’s growth from its early days, and he has served as a trusted guide throughout our journey,” said Aman Bhutani, GoDaddy Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors. “On behalf of the entire GoDaddy team, I thank Chuck for his many contributions.”
Mr. Robel said, “It has been an incredible honor to serve on the Board and as Independent Chair of GoDaddy. I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident the company has the right Board and management team to move confidently into its next chapter of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere. I would like to thank the thousands of GoDaddy employees who have put their hearts and souls into building the company over the years.”
Mr. Sharples added, “It has been a genuine privilege to serve on the Board of Directors with Chuck. I am excited to continue working with Aman and his team to help drive the strategic initiatives the company outlined at its Investor Day this past February.”
Mr. Robel will remain as a director until the Company’s 2023 annual stockholders’ meeting.
About GoDaddy
GoDaddy empowers entrepreneurs around the world by providing tools and support along their small business journey whether online or in-person. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services and manage their work. GoDaddy’s mission is to give customers tools, insights and personalized guidance to transform their ideas into thriving businesses. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.
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Contacts
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Christie Masoner
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Kristy Nicholas
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