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Spectral AI appoints David McGuire as CFO with $330K salary and 150K stock options
Filed April 8, 2026 · Period ending April 3, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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David McGuire appointed Chief Financial Officer effective May 4, 2026, bringing 20+ years of finance experience including roles as Chief Accounting Officer at Solo Brands and Deputy CFO at EZCORP, plus 14 years at Ernst & Young.
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McGuire will receive $330,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for 30% target bonus (up to $99,000) tied to Board-specified performance milestones, totaling potential cash compensation of $429,000 annually.
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New CFO granted stock options for 150,000 shares under 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan, vesting in three equal annual installments starting one year from grant date, with full acceleration upon change of control.
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Summary
Spectral AI filled its Chief Financial Officer position by appointing David McGuire, effective May 4, 2026. McGuire brings substantial public company experience, having served as Chief Accounting Officer at Solo Brands and Deputy CFO at EZCORP, along with 14 years at Ernst & Young.
His compensation package includes a $330,000 base salary, performance bonus potential up to 30% of base pay, and stock options for 150,000 shares vesting over three years. For retail investors, this appointment addresses a critical leadership need and brings experienced financial oversight to the company.
McGuire's background in public company accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls should strengthen Spectral AI's financial operations. The equity component aligns his interests with shareholders, though the change-of-control acceleration clause means all options vest immediately if the company is acquired. Watch for McGuire's first quarterly earnings call and any changes to financial reporting practices or internal control disclosures in upcoming 10-Q filings, which will signal how his leadership impacts the company's financial transparency and operational rigor.
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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On April 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. McGuire as Chief Financial Officer
Spectral AI disclosed the appointment of Mr. McGuire as Chief Financial Officer. The 8-K references a press release (Exhibit 99.2) with additional details about the appointment. This is a standard executive leadership change disclosure under Regulation FD.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Spectral AI disclosed an offer letter for David McGuire dated April 3, 2026, announced via press release on April 8, 2026.
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Offer Letter, by and between David McGuire and Spectral AI, Inc., dated April 3, 2026.
The company entered into an offer letter with David McGuire on April 3, 2026. The specific role, compensation, and terms are contained in the attached exhibit but not detailed in the 8-K body. This typically indicates a new executive hire or significant personnel addition.
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Press Release issued by Spectral AI, Inc. on April 8, 2026.
The company issued a press release on April 8, 2026, likely providing public disclosure of the David McGuire hire or related corporate developments. The press release content is attached as an exhibit but not reproduced in the 8-K body.
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