Science Applications International Corp Appoints Two Directors to Board

What Happened Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced on August 10, 2026 (filed via Form 8‑K) that David C. Benson and David Cush were appointed to SAIC’s Board of Directors, with an initial term beginning August 20, 2026 and expiring at the company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. The Board was increased from ten to twelve members in connection with these appointments.

Key Details

• Appointment date announced: August 10, 2026; effective date: August 20, 2026.
• Board size increased from 10 to 12 members.
• Committee assignments: both Benson and Cush will join the Audit Committee; Benson will also serve on the Human Resources and Compensation Committee; Cush will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• Compensation: each will receive standard annual cash and equity pay for non‑employee directors, prorated until the 2027 annual meeting, and may participate in SAIC’s Deferred Compensation Plan (can defer 100% of cash retainer and meeting fees).
• Governance disclosures: the filing states there are no arrangements or understandings regarding their selection and no reportable relationships or related‑party transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Why It Matters The appointments add experienced leaders with finance, capital markets, operations, and consumer/transportation industry backgrounds to SAIC’s Board and strengthen the Audit Committee with an experienced financial executive (Benson). For investors, this is a governance update—improving board depth and oversight—but the 8‑K does not disclose any immediate operational or financial changes tied to these appointments.