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- Departure of CFO (new) — CFO Rafael Lizardi is retiring after 25 years; retirement is not related to financial results or reporting concerns.
Texas Instruments appoints Julie Knecht as CFO, succeeding 25-year veteran Rafael Lizardi
Filed June 2, 2026 · Period ending May 27, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Julie Knecht, 54, promoted to CFO effective August 1, 2026, after 25+ years with TI and 5 years as Chief Accounting Officer. Represents internal succession planning.
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Current CFO Rafael Lizardi retiring after 25 years. Company explicitly states retirement unrelated to financial results, operating performance, or any reporting concerns.
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Knecht's compensation: $700,000 annual base salary plus $2 million in restricted stock units as equity compensation.
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Separation agreement with Lizardi will follow terms outlined in 2026 Proxy Statement, standard executive exit arrangement.
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Summary
Texas Instruments executed a planned CFO succession, promoting 25-year company veteran Julie Knecht to replace retiring CFO Rafael Lizardi effective August 1, 2026. Knecht has served as Chief Accounting Officer since 2021, indicating this is an orderly internal transition rather than an emergency replacement.
The company proactively addressed potential investor concerns by explicitly stating Lizardi's retirement is unrelated to financial performance, operating results, or any issues with financial reporting or internal controls—language that suggests management anticipated questions about the timing. For retail investors, this represents continuity rather than disruption.
Knecht's deep institutional knowledge and five years in the top accounting role position her well to maintain financial discipline. The $700,000 base salary plus $2 million equity package aligns her interests with shareholders. Watch the Q3 earnings call (likely October 2026) for Knecht's first public appearance as CFO—her communication style and strategic priorities will signal whether this transition brings any shift in financial strategy or capital allocation philosophy.
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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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On May 27, 2026, the Board appointed Julie Knecht to become senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer (Chief Accounting Officer) of Texas Instruments Incorporated (the “Company”) effective August 1, 2026.
The Board appointed Julie Knecht as CFO effective August 1, 2026. Ms. Knecht, 54, has been with the company for over 25 years and currently serves as vice president and Chief Accounting Officer since 2021. This represents planned succession for the CFO role.
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In connection with Mr. Lizardi’s retirement, the Company and Mr. Lizardi expect to enter into a separation agreement as described beginning on page 46 of the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement in the section subtitled “Separation agreements”.
The company will enter into a separation agreement with the retiring CFO following terms outlined in the 2026 Proxy Statement. This is standard practice for executive departures and provides transparency about exit arrangements.
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