Anya Hamill was named Chief Financial Officer of Bark, Inc., effective September 8, 2026. As of November 6, 2026, Bark, Inc. has reported 4 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from May 4, 2026 to October 9, 2026, naming 2 appointments and 2 departures (Form 8-K, July 28, 2026).
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Key facts
- · In / out: Out · Person: Brian Dostie · Effective: 2026-10-23 · 8-K, 2026-10-09
- · In / out: Out · Person: Jim McGinty · Effective: 2026-08-21 · 8-K, 2026-08-24
- · In / out: In · Person: Anya Hamill · Role: Chief Financial Officer · Effective: 2026-09-08 · 8-K, 2026-07-28
- · In / out: In · Person: James Gagne · Role: Director · 8-K, 2026-05-04
Bark, Inc. reported changes in 4 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-05-04 to 2026-10-09. They name 4 people, with 2 appointments and 2 departures. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Bark, Inc. files it.
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| Date | Record | Figure | Our page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13D/A, by Great Dane Ventures, LLC | 13% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
| January 9, 2026 | Stake report, Schedule 13D, by Great Dane Ventures, LLC | 34.8% of the class | 5%+ stakes | Source |
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| Filed | In / out | Person | Role | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Out | 2026-10-23 | 8-K, 2026-10-09 | ||
| 2026-08-24 | Out | 2026-08-21 | 8-K, 2026-08-24 | ||
| 2026-07-28 | In | Chief Financial Officer | 2026-09-08 | 8-K, 2026-07-28 | |
| 2026-05-04 | In | Director | 8-K, 2026-05-04 |
Who leads Bark, Inc., as last reported?
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- Chief Financial Officer: Anya Hamill, appointed, effective 2026-09-08 (filed 2026-07-28).
- Director: James Gagne, appointed (filed 2026-05-04).
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Departing: Brian Dostie, effective 2026-10-23
On October 9, 2026, Brian Dostie, principal accounting officer of BARK, Inc. (the "Company"), notified the Company of his decision to resign from the Company, effective October 23, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity.
- Mr. Dostie ceased serving as the Company's principal accounting officer effective October 9, 2026.
- Mr. Dostie's resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company's independent auditors or any member of management on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or internal controls.
- The Company thanks Mr. Dostie for his service.
- Designation of Principal Accounting Officer As previously disclosed, Anya Hamill has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer since September 8, 2026.
- In connection with Mr. Dostie's resignation, the Company has designated Ms. Hamill to also serve as the Company's principal accounting officer, effective October 9, 2026.
- Ms. Hamill will not receive any additional compensation in connection with this designation.
Departing: Jim McGinty, effective 2026-08-21
On August 19, 2026, Jim McGinty resigned from the Board of Directors (the "Board") of BARK, Inc. (the "Company"), effective August 21, 2026.
- The Company is grateful for his service during his tenure.
- Mr. McGinty had no disagreement with the Company's management, operations, policies or procedures, the Board or any committee thereof, that led to his resignation.
- In connection with the resignation of Mr. McGinty, the size of the Board will be decreased from eight to seven members.
Appointed: Anya Hamill, Chief Financial Officer, effective 2026-09-08
On July 28, 2026, BARK, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Anya Hamill will join as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective September 8, 2026.
- Ms. Hamill, age 52, most recently served as CFO of Laird Superfood, a plant-based food and beverage company, from 2022 until joining BARK, after serving as the CFO of Little Secrets Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate snacks and candies company, since 2018.
- Previously, Hamill held senior level financial roles at other leading CPG companies including Danone North America and Whitewave Foods, where she was successful in supporting and delivering ambitious growth agendas for premium brands.
- Ms. Hamill's offer letter with the Company (the "Offer Letter") provides for an annual compensation package consisting of a base salary of $450,000 and an annual target bonus opportunity of 75% of base salary payable 50% in cash and 50% in immediately vested and unrestricted shares of the Company, with a guaranteed nine (9) month bonus for fiscal year 2027 payable 75% in cash and 25% in immediately vested and unrestricted shares of the Company.
- Ms. Hamill will also receive an initial grant of 37,500 restricted stock units and 37,500 options to purchase common stock of the Company under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, of which 25% will vest September 10, 2027 and the balance will vest quarterly over twelve quarters in substantially equal amounts, subject to Ms. Hamill's continued employment.
Appointed: James Gagne, Director
In addition, the Board appointed Mr. Gagne to its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, having determined that Mr. Gagne qualifies as an independent director under the applicable standards of the New York Stock Exchange.
- On May 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of BARK, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of James Gagne as a member of the Board, effective immediately, as a Class A director for a term expiring at the Company's 2028 annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
- As a non-employee director, Mr. Gagne is entitled to receive compensation arrangements in accordance with the Company's director compensation program as described in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2026.
- Mr. Gagne shall receive an additional annual cash retainer of $7,500, paid in substantially equal quarterly installments, for service on such committee.
- The Company will enter into its customary form of Indemnity Agreement with Mr. Gagne.
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A public company must file a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days when a director leaves or is elected, or when its chief executive, chief financial, chief accounting or chief operating officer, or another named executive, departs or is appointed. That disclosure goes under Item 5.02 of the report.
Every change on this page is taken from one of those filings and quoted in the company's own words, with a link to the filing, so it can be checked at the source. Where a filing names the person, the role and the date a change takes effect, they are shown beside the quote. Where it does not, the quote stands on its own. A filing states what changed; it rarely states why, and neither does this page.