Genworth Financial, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 9, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors appointed Jerome T. Upton as interim Principal Accounting Officer effective November 6, 2026, following the resignation of Darren W. Woodell.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation accepted: Darren W. Woodell, Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer), had his resignation accepted by the company on November 6, 2026.
  • Interim appointment: Jerome T. Upton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), was appointed interim Principal Accounting Officer effective November 6, 2026.
  • No compensation change: According to the filing, Mr. Upton's compensatory arrangements will not change as a result of this appointment.
  • CEO role pending: As previously announced on October 30, 2026, Mr. Upton will also serve as President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) effective January 1, 2027, in connection with the retirement of Thomas J. McInerney.
  • No related-party concerns: The filing states Mr. Upton has no arrangements with any other person related to this appointment, no family relationships with directors or executive officers, and no material interest in any reportable transaction under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Woodell Departure and Upton's Expanded Role at Genworth Financial

According to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 9, 2026, Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW) disclosed a change in its principal accounting officer. Darren W. Woodell had previously notified the company on October 13, 2026, of his intention to resign to pursue a new opportunity, effective in early November 2026. The company formally accepted that resignation on November 6, 2026.

The company's Board of Directors responded by appointing Jerome T. Upton, who already serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), to additionally assume the role of interim Principal Accounting Officer on the same date. The filing specifies that Mr. Upton will serve in this capacity until a new Principal Accounting Officer is appointed, and that his compensatory arrangements will not change as a result of this interim designation.

The filing also references a previously announced leadership transition: effective January 1, 2027, Mr. Upton is set to become the company's President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer), following the retirement of Thomas J. McInerney, as announced on October 30, 2026. Background information on Mr. Upton, as required by Item 5.02(c)(2) of Form 8-K, is reported in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2026, at Item 10.

What Was Disclosed

Genworth Financial disclosed the resignation of its Principal Accounting Officer Darren W. Woodell and the interim appointment of CFO Jerome T. Upton to that role, effective November 6, 2026, with no change to his compensation.