Management ChangeJun 4, 2026, 04:42 PM
Knight-Swift Announces Kevin Knight's Retirement; New Chair Appointed
AI Summary
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. announced the retirement of Kevin Knight as Executive Chairman and Board member, effective June 3, 2026. David Vander Ploeg, the Lead Independent Director, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board. Mr. Knight will continue to provide consulting services to the Company for 24 months under a Retirement and Consulting Agreement, for which he will receive a fee of $20.25 million, along with certain medical benefits and legal fee reimbursements, in exchange for forfeiting all unvested equity awards and agreeing to various covenants.
Key Highlights
- Kevin Knight resigned as Executive Chairman and Board member, effective June 3, 2026.
- David Vander Ploeg, Lead Independent Director, appointed Chair of the Board.
- Mr. Knight will provide consulting services to the Company for 24 months.
- Mr. Knight to receive a $20.25 million consulting fee.
- Mr. Knight forfeits all unvested equity awards as of the effective date.
- Company to cover certain medical benefit premiums and legal fees for Mr. Knight.
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