Turning Point Brands, Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on September 21, 2026, disclosing that President and Chief Executive Officer Graham Purdy has resigned and that the Board has appointed David E. Glazek as his successor, effective October 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • CEO resignation: Graham Purdy resigned as President, CEO, and board member of Turning Point Brands for personal reasons, effective September 30, 2026.
  • No disagreement cited: According to the filing, Purdy's resignation "was not related to any disagreement between Mr. Purdy and the Company or the Board."
  • Successor named: David E. Glazek has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026.
  • Glazek's existing role: Glazek has served as Executive Chairman of the Company since 2023 and as a director since 2012.
  • Glazek's age and background: Age 48, he holds a BA from the University of Michigan and a JD from Columbia Law School, and previously worked at Lazard Freres & Co., Standard General LP, and the Blackstone Group.
  • Additional current roles: Glazek also serves as Chairman of National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) and as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School.

Turning Point Brands Leadership Transition: Purdy Out, Glazek In

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE:TPB), a Louisville, Kentucky-based company, disclosed through its September 21, 2026 Form 8-K that Graham Purdy submitted his resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. The filing states the resignation is for personal reasons and carries an effective date of September 30, 2026. The company explicitly noted that his departure was not tied to any disagreement with the company or its Board.

The Board has selected David E. Glazek to assume the CEO role beginning October 1, 2026. Glazek's appointment follows his tenure as Executive Chairman, a position he has held since 2023, and extends a directorship that began in 2012. According to the filing, there is "no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Glazek and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Glazek was selected as an officer," and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The filing also states there is no family relationship between Glazek and any director or executive officer of the company.

The filing describes Glazek's career as spanning investment banking, private equity, and board-level involvement across CPG, Media, Gaming, Retail, and Finance sectors. He previously held positions at Lazard Freres & Co., Standard General LP, and the Blackstone Group. A press release announcing the leadership change was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing and signed by Brittani N. Cushman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

What Was Disclosed

Turning Point Brands reported the resignation of its President and CEO Graham Purdy for personal reasons, effective September 30, 2026, and the appointment of current Executive Chairman David E. Glazek as CEO, effective October 1, 2026, with no disagreement or related-party concerns cited.