AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · New York Times (NYT)

New York Times Co. CHRO Jacqueline Welch to step down effective January 1, 2027

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

The New York Times Company said Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Jacqueline Welch will step down effective January 1, 2027. The filing says she will be eligible for severance under the company's Executive Severance Plan, subject to a general release and restrictive covenants, and is entitled to payments under long-term performance awards because she meets the retirement requirements.

Key points

  • Jacqueline Welch steps down as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 1, 2027
  • Severance eligibility under the Executive Severance Plan is subject to a general release of claims and compliance with restrictive covenants
  • Welch has met the age and service requirements for Retirement under awards granted under the 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan and is entitled to payments under those awards

The filing

CompanyNew York Times (NYT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 9, 2026, 11:02 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-386067

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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