Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.: director resigns effective Dec 1, 2026

What happened The filing reports that on Oct 22, 2026, Kate Eberle Walker notified Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. of her decision to resign as a director and member of the Company’s Audit Committee, effective Dec 1, 2026, in connection with her acceptance of a role leading the US Higher Education business unit of Pearson, plc. The filing states the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is in the process of identifying a replacement for Ms. Eberle Walker on the board and Audit Committee.

Key details

• Notice given on Oct 22, 2026; resignation effective Dec 1, 2026.
• Reason given: acceptance of a role leading the US Higher Education business unit of Pearson, plc.
• Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is identifying a replacement for the board and Audit Committee.
• Form 8-K was filed Oct 23, 2026 and signed by Christopher Neumann, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

Why it may matter This filing is Item 5.02, which covers the departure of directors or certain officers and reports changes in board membership and committee assignments. The filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.