Skillz Inc.
02/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/17/2026 15:14
Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Officers.
Appointment of Shannon Demus to Board of Directors
On February 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Skillz Inc. (the "Company") appointed Shannon Demus to the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Demus has served as Chief Financial Officer - Americas since March 2023 at Light & Wonder (ASX: LNW) (formerly Scientific Games), a developer of content, hardware, and systems for land-based casinos, digital gaming, and mobile applications. Prior to that, Ms. Demus served as Vice President of Finance at Light and Wonder from August 2021 to March 2023. Prior to joining Light & Wonder, Ms. Demus held financial roles at Aristocrat Technologies (ASX: ALL) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). Ms. Demus holds an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in Business Administration from USC's Marshall School of Business. Ms. Demus also serves as a board member and corporate officer for United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN).
Also, on February 13, 2026 , the Board appointed Ms. Demus to the Audit Committee, effective immediately. The Board affirmatively determined that Ms. Demus (i) is an independent director under the applicable rules of the New York Stock Exchange and as such term is defined in Rule 10A-3(b)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (ii) meets all applicable requirements for membership on the Audit Committee.
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