HF Sinclair terminates CFO Atanas Atanasov, effective immediately
HF Sinclair terminated Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Atanas Atanasov on May 13, 2026, effective immediately. Atanasov had been on leave since February 24, 2026, and Vivek Garg has served as acting CFO since that date, so the company is now moving from an interim arrangement to a termination.
Key points
- Termination of Atanas Atanasov as EVP and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 13, 2026
- Atanasov may receive severance under the Company's Severance Pay Plan if he meets its conditions
- Atanasov on leave since February 24, 2026; Vivek Garg serving as acting CFO since that date
- Filing does not name a permanent successor CFO
The filing
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