Research Solutions, Inc. Appoints David Kutil as CFO

What Happened
Research Solutions, Inc. filed an 8-K (Aug 3, 2026) announcing that David (Dave) Kutil was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective July 28, 2026. Mr. Kutil, age 42, had served as the company's Interim CFO and Secretary since December 10, 2025, and previously was Global Controller for the company from March 2023 to December 2025. He is a Certified Public Accountant with a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.

Key Details

• Appointment effective: July 28, 2026; 8-K filed August 3, 2026.
• Employment Agreement dated July 30, 2026 sets annual base salary at $275,000.
• Eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to $55,000 under the agreement.
• Prior roles: Global Controller (Research Solutions) Mar 2023–Dec 2025; Controller at Lesaffre Yeast Corp Mar 2022–Mar 2023; Director of Accounting & External Reporting at Badger Meter Sep 2015–Mar 2022.

Why It Matters
The company made an internal promotion from Interim CFO to permanent CFO, providing continuity in financial leadership heading into upcoming reporting periods. The employment terms (base salary and potential bonus) quantify near-term compensation expense related to the role. Investors should note the stable transition and Mr. Kutil’s accounting background and CPA credential, which are directly relevant to financial reporting and controls.