AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Navient (NAVI)

Navient names Steve Hauber CFO, replacing Joe Fisher, who will leave in Q1 2026

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Navient said its CFO Joe Fisher is out and Steve Hauber, previously chief administrative officer, has taken the CFO role effective January 7, 2026, with Troy Standish adding technology and human resources to his duties. A new CFO role dedicated to subsidiary Earnest has been created and is being searched, which the company says reflects more independent operations for Navient and Earnest.

Key points

  • Joe Fisher leaves as EVP, CFO and principal accounting officer, effective January 6, 2026, and will depart during the first quarter
  • Steve Hauber's base salary rises to $525,000 effective January 17, 2026, with a target bonus of 125% of salary and equity grants of $637,500 in RSUs and $637,500 in PSUs
  • Troy Standish's base salary rises to $450,000 effective January 17, 2026, with a target bonus of 125% and equity grants of $450,000 in RSUs and $450,000 in PSUs

The filing

CompanyNavient (NAVI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 8, 2026, 4:32 PM ET
Accession number0001140361-26-000724

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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