Delek US Holdings Appoints New CFO, Adjusts Executive Roles and Compensation
DK has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $19.81.
Summary
Delek US Holdings announced a new CFO, significant executive role reassignments, and updated compensation for key officers, including a new General Counsel.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · DK
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New Chief Financial Officer Appointed
Robert Wright, formerly EVP, Deputy CFO, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for both Delek US Holdings and Delek Logistics Partners, LP, effective July 1, 2026. He replaces Mark Hobbs, who transitions to EVP, Logistics.
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CFO Compensation Package Increased
Robert Wright's annual base salary increased from $500,000 to $540,000, his annual bonus target from 75% to 90% of base salary, and he will receive long-term incentive grants of $650,000 in March 2027 and $800,000 in March 2028.
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New General Counsel Appointed
Misty Lavender has been appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, succeeding Denise McWatters, who will transition to a two-year consulting role with annual compensation of $250,000.
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Executive Role Reassignments
Mark Hobbs moves from CFO to Executive Vice President, Logistics. Mohit Bhardwaj is appointed Executive Vice President, New Energy, Strategy & IR, leading the company's New Energy Business.
Analysis · DK · Energy & Transportation
This filing details significant executive leadership changes, including the appointment of Robert Wright as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Mark Hobbs who moves to Executive Vice President, Logistics. The new CFO's compensation package includes a notable increase in base salary, bonus target, and long-term incentive grants. Additionally, Misty Lavender is appointed General Counsel, replacing Denise McWatters who transitions to a two-year consulting role. These changes represent a planned succession and restructuring of key leadership positions.
At the time of this filing, DK was trading at $52.61 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.2B. The 52-week trading range was $19.81 to $54.17. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.