Toast Appoints Rossana Niola as Chief Accounting Officer

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Toast, Inc. announced the appointment of Rossana Niola as its new Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 26, 2026, bringing extensive financial leadership experience from Mastercard.

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• New Chief Accounting Officer Appointed

  Rossana Niola has been appointed as Toast, Inc.'s Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 26, 2026, and will become the principal accounting officer on March 2, 2026.

• Experienced Financial Leader

  Ms. Niola previously served in various leadership roles at Mastercard, Inc. from June 2012 to January 2026, most recently as Assistant Corporate Controller.

• Compensation Package Detailed

  Ms. Niola will receive an annual base salary of $400,000, a one-time sign-on bonus of $175,000, and an annual target bonus of 40% of her base salary. She will also receive restricted stock units and stock options each valued at $1,500,000, vesting over four years.

• Interim Officer Transition

  Ms. Gomez will cease serving as interim Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer but will continue in her roles as President, Chief Financial Officer, and principal financial officer.

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Toast, Inc. has appointed Rossana Niola as its new Chief Accounting Officer, a critical role responsible for the company's financial reporting and internal controls. Ms. Niola's extensive background, including her recent tenure as Assistant Corporate Controller at Mastercard, Inc., suggests a strong focus on strengthening financial governance and accuracy. This appointment is a positive development, ensuring robust financial oversight for the growing technology company. The substantial compensation package, including significant equity grants, reflects the importance Toast places on this executive position.