CFO transition
GE Vernova Inc. CFO transition: Claire McDonough to succeed Kenneth Parks
GE Vernova Inc. reported in a Form 8-K filed August 27, 2026 that Claire McDonough will succeed Kenneth Parks as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2027.
In the filing's words
Effective January 1, 2027, Claire McDonough will become Chief Financial Officer of GE Vernova, succeeding Mr. Parks. She will join the Company as strategic advisor to Mr. Strazik on November 1, 2026, ahead of that appointment.
Verbatim from sec.gov, Item 5.02. We quote departures; we do not characterize them.
| Company | GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) |
|---|---|
| Event | Transition |
| Incoming | Claire McDonough |
| Outgoing | Kenneth Parks |
| Title in the filing | Chief Financial Officer |
| Effective | January 1, 2027 |
| 8-K filed | August 27, 2026 |
| Internal promotion | No |
| Prior role (per filing) | Chief Financial Officer, Rivian Automotive, Inc. |
| SEC CIK | 0001996810 |
GE Vernova Inc. reported this change in a Form 8-K, Item 5.02, filed August 27, 2026. The filing's own words are quoted above.
Other records naming Kenneth Parks
1The outgoing officer on this record, matched by name. Career line.
2026-01-29 · 10-K signature
Kenneth Parks signed GE Vernova Inc.'s annual report as Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Other records naming Claire McDonough
2The incoming officer on this record, matched by name. Career line.
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2026-02-12 · 10-K signature
Claire McDonough signed Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE's annual report as Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
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Sources
- sec.gov · SEC filing, Item 5.02 · accessed 2026-09-26
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