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Telos CEO takes medical leave; Q1 results to exceed guidance amid leadership transition
Filed April 29, 2026 · Period ending April 28, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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CEO John B. Wood taking medical leave of uncertain duration; three executives (Griffin, Bendza, Robbins) sharing interim CEO duties under board oversight, creating unusual leadership structure.
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Company expects Q1 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA above high end of guidance range provided March 16; full-year outlook to be reaffirmed on May 11 earnings call.
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Fred Schaufeld appointed interim Chairman of the Board, replacing Wood in board leadership role during medical leave period.
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Summary
Telos disclosed that CEO and Chairman John B. Wood is taking a medical leave of uncertain duration, effective April 28. The company has implemented an unusual interim leadership structure with three executives—Mark Griffin (EVP Security Solutions), Mark Bendza (CFO), and Hutch Robbins (General Counsel)—sharing CEO responsibilities under direct board oversight. Fred Schaufeld steps in as interim Chairman.
While the company states it does not anticipate material operational disruption, the indefinite timeline and three-person CEO arrangement signal meaningful leadership uncertainty. Balancing this concern, Telos pre-announced strong Q1 results, expecting both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA to exceed the high end of guidance issued just six weeks ago.
The company plans to reaffirm its full-year outlook on the May 11 earnings call, suggesting confidence in operational momentum despite the leadership transition. Retail holders should watch the May 11 call closely for details on Wood's expected return timeline, how the interim CEO structure is functioning in practice, and whether the strong Q1 performance reflects sustainable trends or one-time factors.
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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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John B. Wood, the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, is taking a medical leave of absence. The duration of the leave is uncertain at this time.
The CEO and Chairman is taking a medical leave with no specified return date. This creates uncertainty around executive leadership continuity, though the company states it does not anticipate material operational disruption.
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Effective April 28, 2026, Mark Griffin, Executive Vice President, Security Solutions, Mark Bendza, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Hutch Robbins, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, under the oversight of and reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors, have assumed the responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis.
Three executives are sharing CEO responsibilities on an interim basis under board oversight. This unusual three-person arrangement replaces the single CEO structure temporarily while Wood is on leave.
Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The Company expects to report first-quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDA above the high end of the guidance range it provided on March 16, 2026 and to reaffirm its full-year outlook during its upcoming May 11, 2026 earnings call.
Telos announced preliminary first-quarter results exceeding the high end of its previously issued guidance range for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. The company also indicated it will reaffirm its full-year outlook during its scheduled earnings call on May 11, 2026. This positive pre-announcement suggests stronger-than-expected operational performance in Q1.
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