Marqeta, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 13, 2026, disclosing that its Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance, Sarah Barkema, informed the company of her resignation effective August 21, 2026, with CFO Patti Kangwankij set to assume the principal accounting officer role.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation effective August 21, 2026: Sarah Barkema, Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, notified Marqeta of her resignation on August 10, 2026.
  • No disagreement cited: The company stated Barkema's departure "is not the result of any disagreement with the Company related to its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices."
  • CFO to assume dual role: Patti Kangwankij, currently Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, will take on the additional role of principal accounting officer following Barkema's departure.
  • Search underway: The company disclosed it "intends to conduct a search for a new Chief Accounting Officer."
  • No new compensation arrangements: The filing states no material plan, contract, or arrangement was entered into or materially amended with Kangwankij as a result of this transition.

Marqeta Discloses Executive Transition in Finance Leadership

According to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ) reported that Sarah Barkema communicated her decision to resign as Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President of Finance, and principal accounting officer on August 10, 2026. Her resignation is set to take effect on August 21, 2026.

The company stated explicitly that Barkema's departure is not connected to any disagreement over financial statements, internal controls, operations, or company policies or practices. Marqeta disclosed it will conduct a search to fill the Chief Accounting Officer position. In the interim, CFO Patti Kangwankij will take on the responsibilities of principal accounting officer in addition to her existing role as principal financial officer. The filing notes that background and business experience information for Kangwankij is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement filed on April 10, 2026.

The filing also disclosed that Kangwankij has no transactions with the company required to be described under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and that no material plan, contract, or arrangement was entered into or materially amended with her in connection with her assumption of the principal accounting officer role.

What Was Disclosed

Marqeta disclosed the planned resignation of its Chief Accounting Officer, Sarah Barkema, effective August 21, 2026, the interim assumption of the principal accounting officer role by CFO Patti Kangwankij, and the company's intent to search for a replacement.