CAVA Group Appoints Independent Director Amiee Lynn Thomas

What Happened
CAVA Group, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting that on July 29, 2026 the Board appointed Amiee Lynn Thomas as a director and increased the Board size from eight to nine. Ms. Thomas was also appointed to the Board’s Audit Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee.

Key Details

• Appointment date: July 29, 2026.
• Board size increased from 8 to 9 directors to fill the vacancy created by the appointment.
• Committee assignments: Audit Committee and Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee.
• Background: Ms. Thomas is Chief Retail Officer of Ulta Beauty (responsible for store operations across >1,500 stores and ~60,000 associates); at Ulta since 2016 with prior senior roles at JCPenney and Limited Brands.
• Governance and compensation: Board determined Ms. Thomas is independent under NYSE rules and meets Audit Committee requirements; she will be paid under the company’s Non‑Employee Director Compensation Policy and has entered into the company’s standard indemnification agreement.
• The company reported no arrangements or related‑party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Why It Matters
This filing documents a board-level change that adds an experienced retail operator to CAVA’s oversight team and formally increases board size. For investors, the appointment and her Audit Committee seat are governance items to note—management oversight and committee composition can affect strategic and operational oversight. The company also confirmed independence and standard compensation/indemnification arrangements, and disclosed no related‑party transactions in connection with the appointment.