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Get filing alertsSalesforce appoints former EY audit partner Guy Wanger as Chief Accounting Officer
Filed June 2, 2026 · Period ending May 27, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Guy Wanger, 64, appointed Chief Accounting Officer effective June 15, 2026. He previously served as Salesforce's Lead Audit Engagement Partner at Ernst & Young from 2016-2021, giving him deep familiarity with the company's financials.
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Wanger brings 38 years of accounting experience, most recently as Partner at WilliamsMarston LLC. His prior role as external auditor provides continuity in financial oversight during the transition.
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Compensation package includes $700K base salary, 70% annual bonus target, $2M cash sign-on bonus, and $9M in restricted stock units vesting over four years.
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Summary
Salesforce has appointed Guy Wanger as its new Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 15, 2026. The appointment brings a familiar face into the role: Wanger served as the company's Lead Audit Engagement Partner at Ernst & Young from 2016 to 2021, meaning he already has deep knowledge of Salesforce's financial reporting systems and internal controls.
This prior relationship could facilitate a smooth transition in the accounting function. For retail investors, this is a routine executive appointment with modest positive implications. The Chief Accounting Officer oversees financial reporting accuracy and compliance, a critical but typically behind-the-scenes role.
Wanger's 38 years of experience and prior audit relationship suggest competent stewardship of financial disclosures. His compensation package—including an $11 million sign-on package—is substantial but not unusual for a company of Salesforce's size. Watch for Wanger's first quarterly earnings cycle to assess how smoothly the transition proceeds and whether any accounting policy changes or restatements emerge during his early tenure.
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On May 27, 2026, Guy Wanger, age 64, was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of Salesforce, Inc. (the “Company”), effective upon commencement of employment on June 15, 2026.
Salesforce appointed Guy Wanger as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective June 15, 2026. Mr. Wanger brings extensive experience from 38 years at Ernst & Young, including serving as Salesforce's Lead Audit Engagement Partner from 2016 to 2021, and most recently worked as Partner at WilliamsMarston LLC.
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Between 2016 and 2021, Mr. Wanger served as the Company’s Lead Audit Engagement Partner on behalf of EY, the Company’s independent auditor.
Mr. Wanger previously served as Salesforce's Lead Audit Engagement Partner at Ernst & Young from 2016 to 2021, meaning he has direct familiarity with the company's financial reporting and internal controls from his prior role as external auditor.
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