GXO Logistics, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• GXO Logistics (GXO) filed an 8-K reporting that Paul Blanchett, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, notified the company on January 23, 2026 that he will resign, with his last working day being April 24, 2026. The filing states he resigned to pursue an opportunity outside the logistics industry and that there were no disagreements with the company.
• On January 29, 2026, GXO’s board appointed Laura Bracken, the Company’s Vice President Controller, Americas and Asia Pacific, to serve as Interim Chief Accounting Officer (interim principal accounting officer) effective April 1, 2026. Ms. Bracken is a CPA with prior accounting leadership roles at PFSweb, Aero Design Labs, At Home Group and PwC.

Key Details

• Resignation notice: January 23, 2026; last day: April 24, 2026.
• Interim appointment effective: April 1, 2026.
• Compensation for interim role: base salary remains $300,900 plus a $6,000/month responsibility allowance beginning February 1, 2026 for the duration of the interim role or a minimum of six months.
• Transition award eligibility: a restricted stock unit (RSU) grant with a grant-date value of $150,000 potential on August 1, 2026; vests in three equal annual installments, subject to continued employment and plan terms.
• The offer letter documenting these terms was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters

• A change in the principal accounting officer is material to investors because that role oversees financial reporting and controls. GXO has named an internal, experienced accounting leader as interim CAO, which supports continuity in financial operations.
• The compensation terms (monthly allowance and potential $150,000 RSU) create modest additional near-term expense and align the interim officer’s incentives with a successful transition. The company reported no disputes with the departing CAO, indicating a routine leadership change rather than governance issues.
• Investors should watch for announcements about a permanent CAO appointment and any related disclosures about financial reporting or internal controls.