Commvault (NASDAQ:CVLT) issued an 8-K press release on November 13, 2026, announcing the appointment of Danielle Abrahamsen as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2026, the departure of current CFO Gary Merrill, and a reaffirmation of previously issued third quarter and fiscal year 2027 guidance.

Key Highlights

  • Interim CFO appointment: Danielle Abrahamsen, currently Chief Accounting Officer, will become Interim Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2026.
  • CFO departure: Gary Merrill is leaving Commvault to pursue an opportunity at another publicly traded company outside of the industry, according to the filing.
  • Merrill advisory role: Merrill will serve as an advisor to Commvault through the end of its fiscal year.
  • New SVP, Finance: Stan Zlotsky has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finance, bringing experience from Pendo.io, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank.
  • CFO search underway: Commvault has engaged Spencer Stuart to assist with identifying its next permanent CFO.
  • Guidance reaffirmed: The company reaffirms its third quarter and fiscal year 2027 guidance previously issued on October 27, 2026.

Commvault's Finance Leadership Transition: Key Details

According to the filing, Danielle Abrahamsen has been with Commvault for more than eight years, serving as Chief Accounting Officer since 2023. The company described her as bringing "extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting operations and public-company finance." Her appointment as Interim CFO takes effect December 1, 2026, succeeding Gary Merrill.

The filing states that Gary Merrill is departing to pursue an opportunity at another company outside the industry. Commvault President and CEO Sanjay Mirchandani is quoted in the press release thanking Merrill "for his contributions to Commvault spanning more than two decades." Merrill will remain in an advisory capacity through the end of the company's fiscal year. Commvault has engaged executive search firm Spencer Stuart to lead the search for a permanent CFO replacement.

Alongside the interim CFO appointment, the company disclosed the hiring of Stan Zlotsky as Senior Vice President, Finance. According to the filing, Zlotsky will "work closely with Abrahamsen and the broader finance team to oversee financial strategy and operations." The company also reaffirmed its previously issued guidance for the third quarter and full fiscal year 2027, referencing guidance originally issued on October 27, 2026. The filing notes that this press release may contain forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, as described in the company's Form 10-K and most recent Form 10-Q.

What Was Disclosed

Commvault disclosed a CFO transition effective December 1, 2026, naming Danielle Abrahamsen as Interim CFO, announcing Stan Zlotsky as SVP Finance, confirming Gary Merrill's departure and advisory role, initiating a permanent CFO search through Spencer Stuart, and reaffirming fiscal 2027 guidance.