Reddit, Inc. Chief Legal Officer Resigns; Successor Expected

What Happened Reddit, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 12, 2026 (Item 5.02) announcing that Benjamin Lee notified the company he will step down as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective September 14, 2026. The filing states Mr. Lee will remain an employee through September 25, 2026 to assist with the transition. Reddit also said it expects to appoint Paul Cappuccio as its next Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, noting his background as a public company general counsel, executive and board director.

Key Details

• Filing date: August 12, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 5.02).
• Resignation effective date: September 14, 2026.
• Transition support: Mr. Lee will remain employed through September 25, 2026 to assist the handover.
• Successor: Paul Cappuccio is expected to be appointed as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters This is a senior legal leadership change that the company has flagged publicly and is managing with a short transition period. For investors, the filing indicates an orderly succession plan rather than an abrupt departure, and it may affect corporate governance and legal oversight roles at the company. The 8-K does not disclose changes to compensation or any other material agreements related to the transition.