YETI Holdings, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 12, 2026, disclosing a leadership change in which President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew J. Reintjes was appointed Chair of the Board of Directors, effective August 7, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New Board Chair: Matthew J. Reintjes, President and CEO, was appointed to the additional position of Chair of the Board effective August 7, 2026.
  • Role transition: Robert K. Shearer, who had been serving as independent Chair of the Board, transitioned to serve as Lead Independent Director.
  • Board action: The appointment was made by the Board of Directors of YETI Holdings, Inc.
  • Filing signed by: Bryan C. Barksdale, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

YETI Holdings Board Leadership Structure Changes Following Director Appointment

According to the filing, the Board of Directors of YETI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YETI) appointed Matthew J. Reintjes to the position of Chair of the Board effective August 7, 2026. Reintjes, who already held the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer and was a sitting member of the Board, assumes the chairmanship as an addition to his existing responsibilities, the company disclosed.

The filing further states that Robert K. Shearer, who had previously served as independent Chair of the Board, has transitioned to the role of Lead Independent Director. No additional details regarding the circumstances or timing of that transition were provided beyond the effective date of August 7, 2026.

The disclosure was made under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure, of the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 12, 2026. The report was signed by Bryan C. Barksdale, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of the company, on that date. YETI Holdings is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 7601 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas 78735.

What Was Disclosed

YETI Holdings disclosed a board leadership change in which CEO Matthew J. Reintjes was named Chair of the Board effective August 7, 2026, and Robert K. Shearer moved from independent Chair to Lead Independent Director.