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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · QuidelOrtho (QDEL)

QuidelOrtho Names Nathaniel Sisitsky Chief Legal Officer, Succeeding Michelle Hodges

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

QuidelOrtho appointed Nathaniel Sisitsky as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective March 23, 2026, succeeding Michelle Hodges, who is retiring from both roles. Hodges will remain as a special advisor to the CEO for up to 24 months under a transition agreement, with her equity awards continuing to vest. The change is a senior legal leadership transition with no financial results or guidance included.

Key points

  • Nathaniel "Nate" Sisitsky named Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective March 23, 2026
  • Sisitsky previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at STAAR Surgical Company and reports to CEO Brian Blaser
  • Hodges notified the company of her retirement on March 18, 2026; she will receive base salary for up to six months, then serve as special advisor for up to 24 months at a 50% salary reduction after the first 12 months

The filing

CompanyQuidelOrtho (QDEL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 24, 2026, 7:00 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-120684

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 2:07 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on March 24, 2026.

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