0001086222-19-000032.txt : 20190213 0001086222-19-000032.hdr.sgml : 20190213 20190213161159 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001086222-19-000032 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20190207 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20190213 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20190213 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001086222 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389] IRS NUMBER: 043432319 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-27275 FILM NUMBER: 19597252 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 BROADWAY CITY: CAMBRIDGE STATE: MA ZIP: 02142 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174443000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 BROADWAY CITY: CAMBRIDGE STATE: MA ZIP: 02142 8-K 1 form8-kbenson.htm 8-K FOR CFO APPOINTMENT Document


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 7, 2019
(Date of earliest event reported)

AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
0-27275
 
04-3432319
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

150 Broadway
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 444-3000

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On February 7, 2019, James Benson notified the Company of his retirement as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of March 1, 2019.

On February 7, 2019, Akamai’s Board of Directors appointed Ed McGowan, 48, to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, also effective as of March 1, 2019.

Mr. McGowan began his career at Akamai in 2000, has served in numerous roles across the organization since that time and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Finance, having assumed that position on September 1, 2018. Mr. McGowan served as Senior Vice President, Global Sales Media & Carrier Division from January 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018, and prior to that, was Vice President, Global Carrier Strategy & Sales from April 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016.
    
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors is expected to review Mr. McGowan's compensation arrangements as part of its annual review of compensation for all executives in February 2019.

Mr. McGowan has no family relationships with any director, executive officer or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. McGowan is not a party to any transaction that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

On February 7, 2019, Akamai’s Board of Directors approved the employment of Mr. Benson as an advisor to the Chief Executive Officer from March 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 to assist with transitioning his duties and responsibilities to Mr. McGowan. The terms of Mr. Benson's compensation arrangements for his new position are expected to be established in February 2019.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:
February 13, 2019
 
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Aaron S. Ahola
 
 
 
Aaron S. Ahola
 
 
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary