Teleflex: CEO Liam Kelly's separation agreement finalized; he leaves board Jan 23
Teleflex signed a separation agreement dated January 23, 2026 with former President and CEO Liam J. Kelly, who departed effective January 7, 2026. Kelly resigned from the board on January 23, 2026, and will stay on as an employee for transition services until March 31, 2026, receiving his base salary and benefits during that period. The filing shows the terms of his exit package, which are tied to his existing severance agreement and a release of claims.
Key points
- Kelly departed as President and CEO effective end of day January 7, 2026, as previously reported in an 8-K filed January 8, 2026.
- Kelly resigned from the Board effective January 23, 2026.
- Kelly remains an employee through the Transition Period ending March 31, 2026, and is ineligible for new equity grants during that time.
- Severance benefits follow his March 31, 2017 severance agreement, with outplacement paid in a lump sum, conditioned on a release of claims.
The filing
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