Lithium Americas Corp. filed an 8-K on September 11, 2026, disclosing that Vice President of Corporate Development Alexi Zawadzki notified the board of his intention to retire, effective September 11, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Retirement notice: Alexi Zawadzki informed the Lithium Americas board of his intention to retire as Vice President, Corporate Development on September 8, 2026.
  • Effective date: The retirement is effective September 11, 2026, which the filing refers to as the "Retirement Date."
  • No disagreement: According to the filing, Mr. Zawadzki's retirement "is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices."
  • Signed by CEO: The filing was signed by Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer, on September 11, 2026.

Zawadzki Retirement Details at Lithium Americas Corp.

Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE:LAC), incorporated in British Columbia and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, disclosed under Item 5.02 of its 8-K that Alexi Zawadzki notified the company's board of directors on September 8, 2026, of his plan to retire from his role as Vice President, Corporate Development. The filing states the retirement became effective on September 11, 2026, the same date the report was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The filing explicitly states that Mr. Zawadzki's departure is not tied to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices. No successor or interim appointment was named in the filing, and no compensatory arrangements in connection with the retirement were disclosed. The company identified itself as an emerging growth company under applicable SEC rules at the time of filing.

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Lithium Americas Corp. by Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer, on September 11, 2026. The company's common shares are listed on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol LAC.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reported the planned retirement of Alexi Zawadzki as Vice President, Corporate Development of Lithium Americas Corp., effective September 11, 2026, with the company stating the departure involved no disagreement over company operations, policies, or practices.