AptarGroup, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 10, 2026, disclosing the resignation of its Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and the appointment of an interim replacement effective September 11, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation: Aditya J. Gandhi notified the company on September 4, 2026 of his decision to resign as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective September 11, 2026.
  • Stated reason: According to the filing, Gandhi is resigning "to pursue another opportunity outside the greater Chicago area."
  • No disagreement: The filing states Gandhi's resignation "was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices."
  • Interim appointment: The Board appointed Daniel Ackerman as Senior Vice President, Interim Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 11, 2026.
  • Prior role: Ackerman, age 53, previously served as the company's Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer from August 1, 2024 until June 8, 2026.
  • Reporting line: In his interim role, Ackerman will report to Vanessa Kanu, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

AptarGroup Chief Accounting Officer Transition: Gandhi Out, Ackerman Returns

According to the filing, Aditya J. Gandhi informed AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) on September 4, 2026 that he would step down from his roles as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and principal accounting officer on September 11, 2026. The company disclosed that Gandhi's departure is voluntary and attributed to a personal career move outside the greater Chicago area, with the filing explicitly noting no disagreement with the company on operational, policy, or practice matters.

The Board of Directors acted on September 10, 2026, appointing Daniel Ackerman to fill the role on an interim basis. Ackerman, 53, is described in the filing as a returning figure to the accounting leadership position, having served as the company's Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer from August 1, 2024 until June 8, 2026, when Gandhi assumed the position. Most recently, Ackerman had been serving as Senior Vice President, Finance for Aptar Pharma since June 2026. The filing notes he originally joined the company in 2015 as Vice President, Corporate Controller.

The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings between Ackerman and any other persons related to his appointment, no family relationships between Ackerman and any director or executive officer of the company, and no direct or indirect interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Ackerman will serve in the interim role until a permanent successor is appointed.

What Was Disclosed

AptarGroup disclosed the voluntary resignation of its Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 11, 2026, and the Board's appointment of a former Chief Accounting Officer to serve in an interim capacity until a permanent replacement is named.