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has set an effective start date of October 5, 2026, for Kenneth Gardner-Smith to assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. The company filed an amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2026, to supplement details regarding the leadership transition. The filing clarifies the timeline for the departure of outgoing CEO Edward A.
Pesicka and outlines the terms of his continued involvement with the firm. The board announced on September 17, 2026, that Gardner-Smith would become the next President and Chief Executive Officer.
In the original filing, Accendra Health reported that Gardner-Smith and the company mutually agreed on the October 5 start date on September 22, 2026. Until that date, Pesicka will remain in his current position.
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