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NYSE: SSTK Shutterstock, Inc. 8-K

Shutterstock CEO Paul Hennessy steps down immediately; CFO Rik Powell named Interim CEO

Filed July 13, 2026 · Period ending July 12, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    CEO Paul Hennessy resigned effective immediately on July 12, 2026, after 4 years as CEO and 11 years on the board. The filing states his departure is not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.

    Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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    CFO Rik Powell appointed Interim CEO effective immediately while continuing as CFO. Powell joined Shutterstock in June 2024 and became CFO in November 2024. The board will conduct a search for a permanent CEO.

    Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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    The board plans to engage a strategic advisor to help formulate the company's go-forward strategy during the leadership transition.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

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View original filing on SEC.gov Press release (Ex 99.1) on EDGAR ↗

Source-verified from EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Jul 16, 2026 · How we verify