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Get filing alertsReddit CLO Benjamin Lee to step down Sept. 14; Paul Cappuccio expected to succeed
Filed August 12, 2026 · Period ending August 12, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Chief Legal Officer Benjamin Lee resigns effective September 14, 2026, with transition support through September 25.
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Paul Cappuccio expected to be appointed as new CLO and Corporate Secretary, bringing public company general counsel and executive experience.
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Summary
Reddit disclosed a planned leadership transition in its legal function. Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Benjamin Lee will step down on September 14, 2026, remaining through September 25 to support the handoff. The company expects to appoint Paul Cappuccio as his successor, citing Cappuccio's background as a public company general counsel, executive, and board director.
For retail holders, this is a routine executive departure with an orderly transition plan and an experienced replacement lined up. The filing provides no indication of disagreement or urgency, and the two-week overlap suggests a managed handoff. Legal leadership changes at this level typically have limited near-term impact on operations or strategy.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On August 12, 2026, Benjamin Lee notified Reddit, Inc. (“Reddit”) of his intention to step down as Reddit’s Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 14, 2026. Through September 25, 2026, Mr. Lee will remain an employee of Reddit and assist in the transition of his responsibilities.
Benjamin Lee is stepping down as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective September 14, 2026. He will remain with the company through September 25, 2026 to assist with the transition of his responsibilities.
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In connection with Mr. Lee's resignation, Reddit expects to appoint Paul Cappuccio as Reddit's Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Cappuccio brings deep leadership experience as a public company general counsel, executive, and board director.
Reddit expects to appoint Paul Cappuccio as the new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The filing describes him as bringing deep leadership experience as a public company general counsel, executive, and board director.
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