Yorkville Acquisition Corp. CEO Kevin McGurn resigns; CFO Troy Rillo named CEO
Kevin McGurn resigned as Chief Executive Officer and director of Yorkville Acquisition Corp. effective immediately, and the company said the resignation was not due to any dispute with the company. The board appointed Chief Financial Officer Troy Rillo as CEO on April 22, 2026, and he will keep the CFO role, so one executive now holds both positions.
Key points
- Kevin McGurn resigned as CEO and director effective immediately, notified the board on April 22, 2026
- Troy Rillo appointed CEO by the board on April 22, 2026, effective immediately, and continues as CFO
- Rillo has been CFO since August 2025 and is a partner at Yorkville Advisors, an affiliate of the company's sponsor
- The filing states no new compensation arrangement was made in connection with the appointment
The filing
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