Kardigan, Inc. Appoints Kristin Reinke to Board; Audit Chair Named

What Happened
Kardigan, Inc. (KARD) filed an 8‑K reporting that director Doug Giordano resigned from the Board and the Audit Committee effective September 29, 2026. On the same date the Board appointed Kristin Reinke as a Class I director (serving until the 2027 annual meeting) and named her chair of the Audit Committee. The Board has determined Ms. Reinke is independent under Nasdaq rules and qualifies as a “financial expert” under SEC rules. Ms. Reinke is Vice President of Finance at Google, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Michigan State University accounting graduate.

Key Details

• Resignation: Doug Giordano resigned from the Board and Audit Committee on September 29, 2026; he stated the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company.
• Appointment: Kristin Reinke appointed September 29, 2026 as Class I director and Audit Committee chair; David Meeker will remain on the Audit Committee.
• Compensation: Ms. Reinke will receive an initial new director grant of non‑qualified stock options valued at $650,000 plus cash board/committee pay under the company’s Non‑Employee Director Compensation Policy.
• Disclosure: The company furnished a press release dated September 30, 2026 announcing the appointment.

Why It Matters
A new, SEC‑designated “financial expert” as Audit Committee chair strengthens the Board’s finance and audit oversight—important for review of Kardigan’s financial reporting and controls. The $650,000 option grant and cash pay are standard director compensation but could have future dilution if options are exercised. Investors should note the change in board composition and that the company publicly disclosed the move via an 8‑K and press release.