Fortrea Chief Accounting Officer Robert Parks to resign effective August 7, 2026
Fortrea Holdings said Chief Accounting Officer Robert Parks will resign effective August 7, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside the contract research industry, and that Vice President of Accounting Carrie Russell will serve as interim principal accounting officer. The filing also details the transition of CFO Jill McConnell, who will remain employed through September 8, 2026, with severance of $1,017,500 if she stays through that date. The company states Parks' decision was not the result of any disagreement over operations, policies, or accounting practices.
Key points
- Robert A. Parks informed the company on July 8, 2026, of his resignation as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective August 7, 2026.
- Carrie Russell, Vice President of Accounting since August 2024, becomes interim principal accounting officer and interim Chief Accounting Officer, receiving a one-time $20,000 bonus plus $10,000 per month.
- CFO Jill McConnell stays through September 8, 2026, with severance of $1,017,500 paid in two installments of $508,750, and a consulting agreement runs through March 8, 2027.
The filing
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