Butterfly Network: Director Erica Schwartz leaves board after Senate confirmation as CDC head
Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Butterfly Network director since 2021, left the board automatically when the U.S. Senate confirmed her as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 5, 2026. The company said her departure was not the result of any disagreement over its operations, policies, or practices, so the change is a routine board transition for shareholders.
Key points
- Schwartz's resignation was announced earlier in a May 8, 2026 Form 8-K and took effect automatically on her confirmation on August 5, 2026.
- The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement with Butterfly on its operations, policies, or practices.
- CEO Joseph DeVivo praised Schwartz in a press release dated August 11, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
The filing
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