Skillsoft Corp. Director Helena Foulkes Resigns from Board

What Happened Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) filed an 8-K reporting that director Helena B. Foulkes notified the Board on August 26, 2026 that she will resign from the Board and all Board committees effective August 31, 2026. Ms. Foulkes had served on the Board since June 2021 and was a member of the Audit Committee, the Talent and Compensation Committee, and the Nominating and Governance Committee. The filing states her resignation was not due to any disagreement with Skillsoft or its management regarding the company’s financials, operations, policies or practices.

Key Details

• Notice given: August 26, 2026; effective date: August 31, 2026.
• Board tenure: member since June 2021.
• Committee memberships: Audit Committee; Talent and Compensation Committee; Nominating and Governance Committee.
• Resignation not due to any disagreement with the company or management (per the 8-K).

Why It Matters A director departure affects board composition and oversight, particularly because Ms. Foulkes served on three key committees including the Audit Committee, which is involved in financial oversight. Investors should watch for future disclosures about committee reassignments or the appointment of a replacement director, which the company would likely report in subsequent SEC filings.