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Management ChangeJun 5, 2026, 04:23 PM

Rocket Lab Appoints Agostino Ricupati as Chief Accounting Officer

AI Summary

Rocket Lab Corporation announced the appointment of Agostino Ricupati, age 59, as Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 3, 2026. Mr. Ricupati brings over two decades of senior finance and accounting leadership experience from publicly traded multinational companies, including Cooper Companies and Intel Corporation. Concurrently, Adam C. Spice will no longer serve as principal accounting officer but will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ricupati's compensation package includes an annual base salary of $350,000, a $50,000 sign-on bonus, and a $3,000,000 restricted stock unit award.

Key Highlights

  • Rocket Lab appointed Agostino Ricupati as Chief Accounting Officer.
  • Mr. Ricupati brings over two decades of senior finance leadership experience.
  • Adam C. Spice will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Ricupati's annual base salary is set at $350,000.
  • He will receive a sign-on bonus of $50,000.
  • A restricted stock unit award valued at $3,000,000 will vest over four years.
  • He is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus with a 40% target.