Marqeta, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Resigns (Aug 2026)

What Happened
Marqeta, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 13, 2026 reporting that Sarah Barkema, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance and principal accounting officer, informed the company on August 10, 2026 that she will resign effective August 21, 2026. The company stated her departure is not due to any disagreement about financial statements, internal controls, operations, policies or practices. Marqeta said it intends to search for a new Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Details

• Filing date: August 13, 2026; resignation communicated August 10, 2026; effective date August 21, 2026.
• Successor for principal accounting officer duties: Patti Kangwankij (current Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer).
• Company noted no disagreements with Ms. Barkema regarding financial reporting or controls.
• The company incorporated Ms. Kangwankij’s background by reference from its April 10, 2026 proxy; no material contracts, grants or reportable transactions were made in connection with her becoming principal accounting officer.

Why It Matters
This is an executive-level change affecting who signs and oversees Marqeta’s financial reports and internal accounting controls. Having the CFO assume principal accounting officer duties provides continuity in financial leadership in the near term, while the company searches for a permanent Chief Accounting Officer. Investors should note the company’s statement that the resignation is not related to disagreements over financial reporting or controls.