WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Webster Financial Corporation filed an 8-K reporting that it appointed Kristen Antonopoulos as Chief Accounting Officer effective January 6, 2026. Gregory S. Madar relinquished the interim CAO role and will remain Senior Managing Director, Corporate Controller of Webster Bank.

Key Details

• Appointment date: January 6, 2026.
• New CAO: Kristen Antonopoulos, age 43, with 20+ years’ experience; worked at American Express from 2006–2025 and was Vice President – Finance since 2020.
• Education: B.S. in Accounting (Western Connecticut State University) and MBA in Finance & Accounting (New York University).
• Compensation/agreements: Ms. Antonopoulos will participate in Webster’s executive compensation and benefit programs and entered into the company’s standard Change in Control and Non-Competition agreements effective January 6, 2026.
• No related-party transactions or family relationships requiring disclosure were reported.

Why It Matters
A permanent CAO appointment provides leadership continuity for accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls—areas material to investors evaluating financial accuracy and oversight. The company retained its corporate controller in a senior role, suggesting continuity in day-to-day accounting operations. Investors should note the change as part of the company’s executive stability and may watch for any future disclosures tied to accounting policies or restatements, though none were indicated in this filing.