Clarivate PLC Appoints New CFO; Current CFO to Resign

What Happened

• Clarivate PLC filed an 8‑K on July 29, 2026 announcing that Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Collins resigned effective August 7, 2026 (not due to any disagreement). Michael Easton (age 53), currently Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Accounting Officer, will be promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer effective August 8, 2026. At the same time, Matthew Lisowski (age 40), currently Vice President, External Reporting and Technical Accounting, will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer effective August 8, 2026.
• The company disclosed revised offer letters for Easton and Lisowski outlining compensation and equity awards tied to their promotions.

Key Details

• Michael Easton: initial base salary $600,000; target annual bonus = 100% of base (pro‑rated for 2026); target 2027 long‑term equity value $2,000,000 (50% PSUs / 50% RSUs). One‑time promotion equity award on Aug 15, 2026 with grant date value $750,000 (50% RSUs / 50% PSUs). RSU vesting ratably over three years; PSUs performance‑based with potential vesting in Q1 2029.
• Matthew Lisowski: initial base salary $350,000; target annual bonus = 50% of base (pro‑rated for 2026); target 2027 long‑term equity value $350,000 (35% PSUs / 65% RSUs). One‑time promotion equity award on Aug 15, 2026 with grant date value $200,000 (65% RSUs / 35% PSUs). RSU vesting ratably over three years; PSUs performance‑based with potential vesting in Q1 2029.
• Company states no reportable transactions between Clarivate and either Easton or Lisowski under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Why It Matters

• Leadership continuity: the CFO role transfers internally to an experienced finance executive already familiar with Clarivate’s global controllership, reporting and treasury functions, which can reduce transition risk for investors.
• Compensation and equity awards disclosed give investors clarity on the cost and incentive structure tied to the promotions, including substantial performance‑based equity that links pay to future results.
• The filings note the departure is not due to disagreement, which reduces the chance of concern about governance disputes; investors should watch upcoming financial reports and any guidance for further impact on results.