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Get filing alertsSynopsys General Counsel Janet Lee to step down by year-end, transition to advisory role
Filed August 12, 2026 · Period ending August 9, 2026 · ~1 min read
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General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Janet Lee will depart by December 31, 2026 or upon appointment of her successor, whichever comes first, then transition to an advisory role through at least June 30, 2027.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
Summary
Synopsys disclosed a planned leadership transition in its legal function. General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Janet Lee will step down by year-end 2026 or upon the appointment of her successor, whichever occurs first. She will remain with the company in an advisory capacity through at least mid-2027 to ensure continuity.
The extended transition period suggests an orderly succession process. For investors, the key watch item is the appointment of Lee's successor and whether the company maintains continuity in its legal and governance functions during a period when regulatory scrutiny of semiconductor and software companies remains elevated. The advisory role through mid-2027 provides a buffer for knowledge transfer.
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