Form 8-K · Current report
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 8-K, filed Jul 29, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000354190
- Accession no.
- 0000354190-26-000184
Summary
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. said Lead Independent Director David Johnson died on July 22, 2026; the board then reduced its size to eight members, elected Ralph Nicoletti as Lead Independent Director, and appointed John Coldman to its Compensation and Nominating/Governance Committees.
Key points
- David Johnson had been Lead Independent Director of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and served on its board for more than two decades, according to Chairman and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.
- The board reduced its size from nine to eight members on July 23, 2026.
- Ralph Nicoletti, a director since 2016 and Audit Committee chair since 2019, was elected Lead Independent Director effective immediately.
- John Coldman was appointed to the Compensation and Nominating/Governance Committees.
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Items reported
- 8.01Other Events
From the filing
Item 8.01. Other Events. On July 22, 2026, David Johnson, Lead Independent Director of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (the “Company”), passed away. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Johnson’s passing is attached as Exhibit 99.1. On July 23, 2026, the Board reduced its size from nine to eight members. The independent directors of the Board have elected Ralph Nicoletti to serve as Lead Independent Director and the Board appointed John Coldman to the Compensation and Nominating/Governance Committees. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits 99.1 Press release, dated July 29, 2026, issued by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. …
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