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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Dropbox (DBX)

Dropbox names Ashraf Alkarmi co-CEO, Andrew Houston to become executive chairman

Positive Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Dropbox said Ashraf Alkarmi, its General Manager, Core, will become Co-Chief Executive Officer and a board member effective May 26, 2026, alongside co-founder Andrew Houston. After a transition period, Houston is expected to become Executive Chairman and Alkarmi will be the sole CEO. The company also said it expects second quarter and fiscal 2026 results to be in line with or above previously provided guidance ranges.

Key points

  • Ashraf Alkarmi, 47, joined Dropbox in November 2024 and becomes Co-CEO effective May 26, 2026.
  • Alkarmi's annual base salary is $825,000 from June 1, 2026, with RSUs valued at $12,656,250 vesting over four years.
  • Dropbox expects Q2 and fiscal 2026 results in line with or above the guidance ranges given in its May 7, 2026 investor supplement.
  • Michael Torres was appointed Chief Product Officer, effective July 7, 2026.

The filing

CompanyDropbox (DBX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 26, 2026, 9:15 AM ET
Accession number0001467623-26-000034

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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