TE Connectivity plc filed a Form 8-K on November 2, 2026, disclosing that Executive Vice President and General Counsel John S. Jenkins, Jr. notified the company on October 28, 2026 of his plan to retire effective March 31, 2027.

Key Highlights

  • Retirement notification: John S. Jenkins, Jr. informed TE Connectivity on October 28, 2026 that he intends to retire effective March 31, 2027.
  • Successor named: Jennifer A. Johnson will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, with a start anticipated on November 9, 2026.
  • Role transition: Upon Johnson's arrival, Jenkins will shift from his current General Counsel role to the position of executive legal advisor.
  • Compensation during advisory period: While serving as executive legal advisor, Jenkins will receive the same annual salary and remain eligible for AIP awards, subject to proration.
  • Registrant: TE Connectivity plc, listed on NYSE:TEL, incorporated in Ireland.

Jenkins Transition and Johnson Appointment at TE Connectivity

According to the filing, TE Connectivity plc's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, John S. Jenkins, Jr., notified the company on October 28, 2026 of his decision to retire. His retirement date is set for March 31, 2027. The company disclosed the event under Item 5.02, which covers departures and appointments of directors or certain officers.

The filing indicates that Jenkins will step down from his current General Counsel role when his successor, Jennifer A. Johnson, joins the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, an event the company said is "anticipated to occur on November 9, 2026." Following that transition, Jenkins will remain employed by the company in the capacity of executive legal advisor through his retirement date.

During the executive legal advisor period, the filing states that Jenkins "will receive the same annual salary and will remain eligible for AIP awards, subject to proration." The filing was signed by Harold G. Barksdale, Vice President and Corporate Secretary, on behalf of TE Connectivity plc. The company is incorporated in Ireland and its ordinary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TEL.

What Was Disclosed

TE Connectivity plc disclosed the planned retirement of its General Counsel, John S. Jenkins, Jr., effective March 31, 2027, along with the anticipated appointment of Jennifer A. Johnson as his successor, expected November 9, 2026, and the compensation terms for Jenkins during his advisory transition period.