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Get filing alertsReed's appoints Damian Warshall as COO with $300K salary, 80% bonus target
Filed April 24, 2026 · Period ending April 24, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Damian Warshall appointed Chief Operating Officer effective April 27, 2026, taking over COO duties from Neal M. Cohane, who continues as interim CEO. Warshall previously served as Reed's VP of Operations from October 2020 to May 2024.
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Warshall's compensation includes $300,000 annual base salary and target bonus of up to 80% of base salary ($240,000 maximum), representing standard executive compensation for a company of Reed's size.
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Summary
Reed's Inc. has appointed Damian Warshall as Chief Operating Officer effective April 27, 2026, filling a key operational leadership role. Warshall brings institutional knowledge, having previously served as the company's VP of Operations for nearly four years before departing in May 2024. He now returns to assume COO responsibilities from Neal M. Cohane, who will continue serving as interim CEO.
For retail investors, this appointment signals Reed's effort to stabilize operations with a familiar executive who understands the company's beverage manufacturing and distribution challenges. The compensation package—$300K base plus up to 80% bonus—is market-standard for a small-cap consumer goods company.
The key question is whether Warshall's return indicates progress toward naming a permanent CEO, or whether Reed's will continue operating with interim leadership. Watch for any subsequent announcements about CEO succession planning or operational improvements under Warshall's leadership.
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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Reed's Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Warshall via press release furnished under Item 7.01.
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On April 24, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Warshall’s appointment.
Reed's Inc. disclosed the appointment of an individual named Mr. Warshall through a press release dated April 24, 2026.The disclosure is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) rather than filed, meaning it is not subject to certain liability provisions of securities law.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Reed's, Inc. disclosed a new employment offer to Damian Warshall dated April 10, 2026.
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Offer of Employment, dated April 10, 2026, between the Company and Damian Warshall.
The company has extended an employment offer to Damian Warshall as of April 10, 2026. The 8-K filing references both the offer letter and a press release announcing this hiring event. The specific role and terms are detailed in the attached exhibits.
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