8x8, Inc. Appoints Principal Accounting Officer Colleen Martin‑Garcia

What Happened
8x8, Inc. announced on July 30, 2026 (8‑K filing) that its Board appointed Colleen Martin‑Garcia as the company’s principal accounting officer and Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer, effective July 29, 2026. Ms. Martin‑Garcia joined 8x8 on July 6, 2026. Kevin Kraus, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, had been serving as principal accounting officer and, following her appointment, will return to his role as Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer. The filing states Mr. Kraus’s prior service as principal accounting officer was not due to any disagreement with the company.

Key Details

• Appointment dates: Ms. Martin‑Garcia joined 8x8 on July 6, 2026 and was appointed principal accounting officer on July 29, 2026.
• Compensation: annual base salary of $360,000 and a target cash bonus equal to 50% of base salary; employment is at‑will.
• Equity award: Compensation Committee approved 600,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) to be granted in the company’s next quarterly grant cycle (anticipated September 2026); vesting: 1/3 at one year, remaining 2/3 quarterly over the next eight quarters (fully vested by the third anniversary).
• Other terms: Ms. Martin‑Garcia is eligible as an “Executive Tier” participant under the company’s Change‑in‑Control and Severance Policy and will enter the company’s standard indemnity agreement. Filing notes no related‑party transactions or family relationships requiring Item 404 disclosure.

Why It Matters
This is a material leadership change for 8x8’s accounting function: appointing a dedicated principal accounting officer separates accounting responsibilities from the CFO role, restoring Kevin Kraus to focus on his CFO/principal financial officer duties. The compensation and large RSU award (600,000 shares) are notable because they create near‑term expense and future dilution when vested—details investors should monitor when the grants are reported in subsequent filings. The filing also confirms there were no disagreements between the prior acting principal accounting officer (the CFO) and the company, indicating continuity in financial leadership.