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Get filing alertsRambus CAO John Allen retires; William Taulbee named successor effective Sept 8
Filed September 4, 2026 · Period ending August 31, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Chief Accounting Officer John Allen notified Rambus of his retirement effective September 8, 2026, and will remain employed through September 30 to support the transition.
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William Taulbee, 50, has been appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, serving as Principal Accounting Officer, effective September 8, 2026.
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Taulbee's compensation includes a $355,000 base salary, $142,000 target annual bonus, $175,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years, and $700,000 in restricted stock units vesting annually over four years.
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Summary
Rambus disclosed that its Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, John Allen, has decided to retire effective September 8, 2026. He will stay on through September 30 to help with the transition. The company stated that his retirement does not involve any disagreement with Rambus.
To fill the role, the board appointed William Taulbee, who has been Vice President, Accounting since August 2026 and previously held positions at Gartner and Western Digital. His compensation package includes a base salary, target bonus, sign-on bonus, and restricted stock units. This is a routine leadership change in the accounting function, with no red flags indicated in the filing.
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 31, 2026, the Company’s board of directors appointed William Taulbee to succeed Mr. Allen as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer serving as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, effective as of September 8, 2026.
William Taulbee, age 50, has been appointed to succeed John Allen as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, serving as Principal Accounting Officer. He has served as the company's Vice President, Accounting since August 2026 and previously held roles at Gartner and Western Digital.
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