Western Union CLO Benjamin Adams to retire effective November 2, 2026
Western Union said its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Benjamin Adams, will leave his post under the company's Voluntary Retirement Program, effective November 2, 2026. He will keep overseeing legal, privacy, public policy and enterprise risk during the notice period while helping transition his duties until a successor is appointed.
Key points
- Adams notified the company of his retirement on July 20, 2026; departure is effective November 2, 2026.
- Successor not yet named; Adams will assist with the transition until one is appointed.
- Under the program, he is entitled to six months of base salary, a prorated 2026 target annual incentive award, and continued vesting of equity awards.
The filing
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