Blend Labs Appoints Head of Accounting; Grants 530,000 RSUs

What Happened
Blend Labs, Inc. announced the appointment of Lina Rivas as its Head of Accounting and principal accounting officer, effective September 21, 2026. Jason Ream will remain the Company’s principal financial officer while continuing as Head of Finance and Administration. The company filed an 8-K to disclose the appointment and related compensation terms.

Key Details

• Appointment effective date: September 21, 2026.
• Compensation: $300,000 base salary and eligible annual cash bonus with a $75,000 target.
• Equity award: 530,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A common stock; 25% vests after 12 months, remaining 75% vests in equal quarterly installments over the next 36 months of continuous service.
• Corporate governance notes: No related-party transactions or family relationships reported; Company will enter its standard indemnification agreement with Ms. Rivas.

Why It Matters
This is an executive staffing change that fills the Company’s principal accounting officer role, which is important for financial reporting and internal accounting controls. The equity and cash compensation disclosed will create share-based expense and potential future dilution as RSUs vest, which investors should monitor in upcoming financial statements and proxy disclosures.