Long-time Shake Shack (SHAK) director Joshua Silverman to leave board in May 2026
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Shake Shack Inc. reported that long-time director Joshua Silverman has informed the Board of his intention to step down as a Class II director, effective May 1, 2026, after more than nine years of service. He will also leave the Board’s Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees on that date.
The Board has decided to reduce its size from nine to eight directors effective May 1, 2026. After this change, the Board will be composed of three Class I directors, two Class II directors, and three Class III directors. The company states that Mr. Silverman’s decision is not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company or the Board.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 3, 2026, after more than nine years of service, Joshua Silverman informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Shake Shack Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to step down from the Board of the Company and as a Class II director, effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Silverman also will step down as a member of the Board’s Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees at the same time.
With Mr. Silverman’s resignation from the Board, the Board has determined to reduce the size of the Board from nine (9) directors to eight (8) directors, effective May 1, 2026.
Following the departure of Mr. Silverman from the Board, the Board will consist of three Class I directors, two Class II directors, and three Class III directors.
Mr. Silverman’s decision to step down from the Board is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or its Board.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Shake Shack Inc. | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Dated: March 9, 2026 | By: | /s/ Ronald Palmese, Jr. |
| Ronald Palmese, Jr. | ||
| Chief Legal Officer | ||