Sight Sciences names Kashif Rashid chief legal officer as Jeremy Hayden steps down
Sight Sciences appointed Kashif Rashid, a former general counsel at Nevro Corp., as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective August 10, 2026. Jeremy Hayden leaves the same roles on that date and stays with the company through August 31, 2026 to help with the transition. For shareholders, the filing discloses the pay terms for the new officer and the severance terms for the departing one.
Key points
- Rashid's initial base salary is $450,000, with an annual cash bonus target of 50% of base salary.
- Rashid is eligible for a restricted stock unit award valued at $1,400,000, vesting in four equal annual installments starting August 10, 2027.
- Hayden's separation is contingent on a separation agreement and release; it provides one year of base salary and up to one year of COBRA benefits.
- Rashid previously served as General Counsel of Nevro Corp. from December 2017 to January 2024.
The filing
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