Keysight Technologies, Inc. filed a current report on November 2, 2026 disclosing the appointment of Jason Kary as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 18, 2026, as Neil Dougherty steps down from that role.

Key Highlights

  • New CFO named: Jason Kary was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Principal Financial Officer of Keysight Technologies, effective December 18, 2026.
  • Outgoing CFO: Neil Dougherty, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified the company of his decision to step down on October 29, 2026, with his departure effective December 18, 2026.
  • Transition support: Dougherty agreed to provide transition and other services through the end of fiscal year 2027, according to the filing.
  • Departure reason: The filing states Dougherty is leaving "for personal reasons and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices."
  • Kary's prior role: Kary, age 58, has served as Senior Vice President and President of the Electronic Industrial Solutions Group since November 2024.
  • Earlier background: From December 2013 to November 2024, Kary served as Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations at Keysight.
  • Compensation pending: The filing notes that changes to compensation arrangements for both Dougherty and Kary "have not been determined" and will be reported in an amendment when available.

Keysight CFO Transition Details and Executive Background

According to the filing, Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS), a technology company headquartered in Santa Rosa, California that develops electronic test and measurement instruments and software, disclosed a planned leadership change in its finance function. The Board of Directors appointed Jason Kary to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on November 2, 2026, with the transition set to take effect on December 18, 2026, which the filing refers to as the "CFO Transition Date."

The filing describes Kary's tenure at Keysight as spanning more than a decade. He served as Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations from December 2013 through November 2024, giving him direct exposure to the company's capital structure and investor-facing functions. He most recently led the Electronic Industrial Solutions Group as Senior Vice President and President, a position he has held since November 2024. The filing confirms there are no arrangements or understandings between Kary and any other person in connection with his appointment, and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Neil Dougherty, who held the title of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified the company of his intent to step down on October 29, 2026. The filing states he will remain available to provide transition and other services through the end of fiscal year 2027. Keysight disclosed that final compensation arrangements for both executives had not been determined at the time of filing, and indicated the company would file an amendment to this report once that information is available.

What Was Disclosed

Keysight Technologies disclosed a planned CFO succession: Jason Kary will assume the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer role on December 18, 2026, succeeding Neil Dougherty, who is departing for personal reasons after notifying the company on October 29, 2026.