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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Viavi Solutions (VIAV)

VIAVI names Joanne Solomon Audit Committee chair, replacing Donald Colvin

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

On May 12, 2026, VIAVI's board replaced Donald Colvin as Audit Committee chair with independent director Joanne Solomon, effective immediately, as part of board refreshment and succession planning. The filing says Colvin's step-down was not due to any disagreement with the company, and he remains on the committee; the board also added director Doug Gilstrap to the Corporate Development Committee.

Key points

  • Joanne Solomon appointed Audit Committee Chair effective May 12, 2026; she has served on the board and committee since February 2022 and is an audit committee financial expert
  • Donald Colvin stepped down as Audit Committee Chair but will continue as an independent member of the Board and Audit Committee
  • Doug Gilstrap, a director since November 2022, appointed to the Corporate Development Committee on May 12, 2026

The filing

CompanyViavi Solutions (VIAV)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 18, 2026, 4:18 PM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-035930

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 12:57 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 May 18, 2026.

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