Firefly Aerospace director Thomas Zurbuchen resigns; Rick Ambrose joins board
Firefly Aerospace said director Thomas Zurbuchen resigned effective September 30, 2026, stating the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. On October 5, 2026, the board appointed Rick Ambrose, former Lockheed Martin Executive Vice President—Space, as a Class III director and to the Audit and Compensation Committees.
Key points
- Thomas Zurbuchen resigned as a director effective September 30, 2026, with no disagreement with the company cited
- Rick Ambrose appointed director effective October 5, 2026, with a term expiring at the 2028 annual meeting
- Ambrose joins the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee and is deemed independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules
- Ambrose receives a $100,000 annual cash retainer and a $150,000 initial restricted stock unit grant under the director pay policy
The filing
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