Lincoln National CFO Christopher Neczypor to leave; Adam Cohen named interim CFO
Lincoln National's chief financial officer, Christopher Neczypor, is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity outside the industry, and the company says the departure is not related to its financial or operating results. Adam Cohen, the company's chief accounting officer and treasurer, takes over as interim CFO while Lincoln searches for a permanent successor.
Key points
- Neczypor notified the company on August 6, 2026, and will remain through the end of August to help with the transition.
- Cohen, age 41, joined Lincoln in March 2022 and became treasurer in February 2024.
- Cohen's interim pay includes a $550,000 base salary, a 300% target annual incentive, a $1,600,000 pro-rated LTIP target and a $1,000,000 retention grant, subject to Compensation Committee approval.
The filing
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