Galaxy Digital Inc. filed a current report on September 23, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Dritan Muneka as Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, effective September 30, 2026, following the resignation of Robert Rico.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation: Robert Rico notified Galaxy Digital of his intention to resign as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer on August 5, 2026, effective September 30, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside the company.
  • Appointment: The board of directors appointed Dritan Muneka as the company's principal accounting officer with the title Corporate Controller, effective September 30, 2026.
  • Current role: Muneka, age 40, has served as the company's Head of Accounting Policy since May 2022.
  • Prior experience: Before joining Galaxy Digital, Muneka served in various positions at KPMG LLP, ending as Managing Director, from November 2010 to April 2022.
  • Credentials: Muneka holds a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in international relations, both from Monash University, and is a certified public accountant.
  • Indemnification: Muneka will enter into the company's standard form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated by reference from the company's Form S-4 filed January 28, 2022.

Galaxy Digital's Principal Accounting Officer Transition Details

According to the filing, Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY) disclosed the departure of Robert Rico, who on August 5, 2026, notified the company of his intention to resign as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective September 30, 2026. The filing states his resignation is to pursue an opportunity outside of the company.

On September 22, 2026, the company's board of directors appointed Dritan Muneka to succeed Rico as principal accounting officer, carrying the title Corporate Controller. The appointment becomes effective on September 30, 2026, coinciding with Rico's departure. The filing notes that Muneka has served as the company's Head of Accounting Policy since May 2022, and prior to that held positions at KPMG LLP, a global accounting and financial services firm, for approximately eleven and a half years, concluding his tenure there as Managing Director.

The filing states there is no arrangement or understanding between Muneka and any other persons relating to his appointment, no family relationships between Muneka and any of the company's directors or executive officers, and no direct or indirect material interest by Muneka in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The report was signed by Anthony Paquette, Chief Financial Officer, on September 23, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Galaxy Digital Inc. reported the resignation of its Chief Accounting Officer Robert Rico, effective September 30, 2026, and the appointment of Dritan Muneka as the company's new principal accounting officer and Corporate Controller, also effective September 30, 2026.