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- Departure of CFO (new) — The Chief Financial Officer resigned to join another company, triggering interim CFO appointment.
Nine Energy CFO Guy Sirkes resigns to join another company; insider Heather Schmidt named interim
Filed April 24, 2026 · Period ending April 20, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CFO Guy Sirkes resigned effective May 11, 2026, to accept a position at another company. The departure was voluntary with no disclosed disagreements.
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Heather Schmidt, 14-year company veteran and SVP of Strategic Development and Investor Relations, will serve as Interim CFO starting May 11. Her background is in M&A and investor relations, not traditional finance roles.
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The company has not yet announced a permanent CFO replacement or timeline for a search, creating uncertainty around financial leadership continuity.
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Summary
Nine Energy Service disclosed that CFO Guy Sirkes is leaving the company effective May 11, 2026, to take a position elsewhere. While the departure appears amicable with no reported disagreements, the sudden loss of the top financial executive creates near-term uncertainty for investors. The company is promoting from within, naming Heather Schmidt as Interim CFO.
Schmidt has been with Nine Energy since 2012 and currently leads strategic development and investor relations, but her background is not in traditional CFO functions like accounting, financial reporting, or treasury management. Retail investors should note that interim appointments often signal the company needs time to conduct a proper search, which could take months.
During this transition, watch for any delays in financial reporting, changes to guidance, or unusual accounting decisions. The next earnings call will be critical to assess whether Schmidt can effectively communicate the company's financial position and strategy. If Nine Energy doesn't announce a permanent CFO within 90 days, it may indicate difficulty attracting qualified candidates or internal challenges not yet disclosed.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
CFO Guy Sirkes resigned effective May 11, 2026; Heather Schmidt appointed Interim CFO same date.
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On April 20, 2026, Guy Sirkes notified Nine Energy Service, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in order to accept a position at another company. The Company and Mr. Sirkes agreed his resignation would be effective as of May 11, 2026.
Guy Sirkes, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, resigned effective May 11, 2026, to accept a position at another company. The resignation was voluntary and mutually agreed upon with the Company.
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