Nerdy Inc. COO John Paszterko Departs Effective Aug 20, 2026

What Happened
Nerdy Inc. (NRDY) filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) announcing that on August 20, 2026 the company notified Chief Operating Officer John Paszterko that his service as COO would end effective immediately. The notice of termination was disclosed in the 8-K filed on August 21, 2026.

Key Details

• Event reported under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
• Officer affected: John Paszterko, Chief Operating Officer.
• Effective date of end of service: August 20, 2026.
• 8-K filed and signed by Christopher C. Swenson, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, on August 21, 2026.
• The filing does not disclose a reason for the departure, any replacement, or terms (severance/transition) in this report.

Why It Matters
An immediate departure of a top operating executive can affect day-to-day operations and oversight. For investors, the key takeaways are that Nerdy has confirmed the COO has left and that no successor or reason was provided in this filing. Shareholders should watch for follow-up disclosures about interim management, a permanent replacement, and any impacts on business execution or costs.