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Get filing alertsUSA TODAY Co. expands board to nine, appoints Babbel CEO Tim Allen as director
Filed September 15, 2026 · Period ending September 15, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Board increased from eight to nine directors and appointed Timothy Allen, effective September 15, 2026.
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Allen is CEO of Babbel and brings over two decades of experience in technology, digital media, subscription businesses, and consumer platforms.
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Allen was appointed to the Audit Committee and Transformation Committee.
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He will receive standard non-employee director compensation, pro-rated from his appointment date, as described in the April 17, 2026 proxy statement.
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Summary
USA TODAY Co. expanded its board from eight to nine members and appointed Timothy Allen, CEO of Babbel, as a director effective September 15, 2026. Allen brings over two decades of experience across technology, digital media, subscription businesses, and consumer platforms, including prior CEO roles at Care.com and Ask.com. He will serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until his successor is elected and qualified.
Allen also joins the Audit Committee and Transformation Committee. He will receive the standard non-employee director compensation, pro-rated from his appointment date, as described in the company's April 17, 2026 proxy statement. The filing does not disclose his background or qualifications for these committee roles beyond his executive experience. This is a routine governance matter with no immediate red flags. The appointment adds digital and subscription expertise to the board, which may be relevant given the company's media and consumer platform focus.
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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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increased the size of the Board from eight to nine directors and appointed Timothy Allen as a member of the Board, effective as of such date
The Board added a ninth seat and filled it with Timothy Allen, effective September 15, 2026. He will serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until his successor is elected and qualified.
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Mr. Allen also was appointed to the Audit Committee and Transformation Committee of the Board.
Timothy Allen joins the Audit Committee and the Transformation Committee. The filing does not disclose his background or qualifications for these roles.
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