Broadcom Announces CFO Retirement and Appoints Alphabet Veteran Amie Thuener as Successor

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Broadcom announced the retirement of its CFO, Kirsten M. Spears, and the appointment of Amie Thuener, formerly of Alphabet Inc., as the new CFO, effective June 12, 2026.

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• CFO Retirement Announced

  Kirsten M. Spears notified Broadcom Inc. of her retirement and resignation from her position as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 12, 2026. She will provide consulting services until March 15, 2027, with outstanding equity awards continuing to vest.

• New CFO Appointed

  Amie Thuener has been appointed to succeed Ms. Spears as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 12, 2026. Ms. Thuener previously served as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Alphabet Inc. since 2018.

• New CFO Compensation Details

  Ms. Thuener's compensation package includes an annual base salary of $700,000, a target annual bonus of 100% of base salary, a $1,000,000 sign-on cash bonus, and equity awards consisting of 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 50,000 performance stock units (PSUs) at target, expected to be granted on June 15, 2026.

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Broadcom Inc. is undergoing a planned transition in its Chief Financial Officer role. The retirement of long-serving CFO Kirsten M. Spears is being managed with a transition agreement, ensuring continuity. The appointment of Amie Thuener, a seasoned finance executive from Alphabet Inc., is a positive development, bringing extensive experience to the role. This change is a significant executive transition but appears well-managed for a company of Broadcom's scale.