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Leadership changes at Jack In The Box Inc (2026)

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Who joined and who left Jack In The Box Inc (JACK)? 4 appointments and 2 departures reported from 2026-04-13 to 2026-09-21, each cited to the company's own filing.

Taylor Montgomery was named President of Jack In The Box Inc, effective September 14, 2026. As of November 6, 2026, Jack In The Box Inc has reported 5 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from April 13, 2026 to September 21, 2026, naming 4 appointments and 2 departures (Form 8-K, August 20, 2026).

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Key facts

  • · In / out: In · Person: Rachel Ruggeri · Role: Director · Effective: 2026-09-17 · 8-K, 2026-09-21
  • · In / out: In · Person: Taylor Montgomery · Role: President · Effective: 2026-09-14 · 8-K, 2026-08-20
  • · In / out: Out · Person: Lance Tucker · Effective: 2026-05-27 · 8-K, 2026-05-29
  • · In / out: Reported · Person: not named in the filing · 8-K, 2026-05-13
  • · In / out: In · Person: Eduardo Luz · Role: Director · 8-K, 2026-04-13
Changes7
In (appointed)4
Out (departing)2
Latest filing2026-09-21

Jack In The Box Inc reported changes in 5 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-04-13 to 2026-09-21. They name 5 people, with 4 appointments and 2 departures. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Jack In The Box Inc files it.

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DateRecordFigureOur pageSource
September 21, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13D/A, by GreenWood Investors LLC7.1% of the class5%+ stakesSource
June 15, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13D/A, by GreenWood Investors LLC7.1% of the class5%+ stakesSource
May 15, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Nantahala Capital Management, LLC8.1% of the class5%+ stakesSource
March 27, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by The Vanguard Group—5%+ stakesSource
January 14, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13D/A, by Biglari Holdings Inc.9.98% of the class5%+ stakesSource
December 29, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13D/A, by Biglari Holdings Inc.9.98% of the class5%+ stakesSource
November 18, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13D, by GreenWood Investors LLC6.1% of the class5%+ stakesSource
November 13, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by Capital World Investors—5%+ stakesSource
November 3, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13D/A, by Biglari Holdings Inc.9.98% of the class5%+ stakesSource
October 30, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by The Vanguard Group6% of the class5%+ stakesSource
October 2, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by BlackRock, Inc.7% of the class5%+ stakesSource
August 14, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Callodine Capital Management, LP8.58% of the class5%+ stakesSource

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FiledIn / outPersonRoleEffectiveSource
2026-09-21InDirector2026-09-178-K, 2026-09-21
2026-09-21In8-K, 2026-09-21
2026-09-21Out8-K, 2026-09-21
2026-08-20InPresident2026-09-148-K, 2026-08-20
2026-05-29Out2026-05-278-K, 2026-05-29
2026-05-13Reportednot named in the filing8-K, 2026-05-13
2026-04-13InDirector8-K, 2026-04-13

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Filed 2026-09-21 · 8-K

Appointed: Rachel Ruggeri, Director, effective 2026-09-17

Effective September 17, 2026, the Board of the Company appointed Rachel Ruggeri to serve as an independent director of the Company.

Appointed: Rachel Ruggeri

Ms. Ruggeri was appointed to the Board in connection with discussions between the Company and GreenWood pursuant to the Nomination and Cooperation Agreement, as amended.

Departing: Michael Murphy

On September 17, 2026, Michael Murphy notified the Company that he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and will retire from the Board upon the expiration of his current term at that meeting.

Also stated in this filing

  • Ms. Ruggeri, age 56, most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks Corporation.
  • Additional biographical information concerning Ms. Ruggeri will be included in the Company's proxy statement for its 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • Mr. Murphy's decision not to stand for re-election is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
Filed 2026-08-20 · 8-K

Appointed: Taylor Montgomery, President, effective 2026-09-14

On August 18, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Jack in the Box Inc. (the "Company") appointed Taylor Montgomery, age 39, as President of the Company, effective September 14, 2026.

Also stated in this filing

  • In this newly created role, Mr. Montgomery will lead the Company's brand strategy with a focus on driving sustainable sales growth, improving franchisee profitability, and supporting the Company's long-term growth initiatives.
  • Mr. Montgomery's appointment is a component of the Company's previously announced Chief Executive Officer succession planning process.
  • He is expected to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer within the next twelve months and is expected to join the Board at that time.
  • Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Montgomery served as Global Chief Brand Officer of Taco Bell, a division of Yum!
  • Brands, Inc., where he was responsible for the brand's growth strategy and marketing initiatives.
  • Before serving as Global Chief Brand Officer, Mr. Montgomery held various leadership positions at Taco Bell and Yum!
  • Brands, Mr. Montgomery held brand strategy roles at Procter & Gamble.
  • In connection with his appointment, the Company entered into an offer letter with Mr. Montgomery dated August 14, 2026.
  • Pursuant to the offer letter, Mr. Montgomery will receive an annual base salary of $700,000 and will be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive program with a target annual incentive opportunity equal to 75% of his base salary and a maximum payout opportunity equal to 150% of his base salary.
Filed 2026-05-29 · 8-K

Departing: Lance Tucker, effective 2026-05-27

In connection with finalizing separation and consulting arrangements with Mr. Tucker, Mr. Tucker resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company effective May 27, 2026.
Filed 2026-05-13 · 8-K

Reported

Interim Chief Executive Officer Appointment On May 13, 2026, the Company announced the appointment of Mark King to serve as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Also stated in this filing

  • Mr. King has been a director of the Company since November 2025 and has served as Independent Chair of the Board since March 2026.
  • He most recently served from June 2024 until his retirement in August 2025 as Chief Executive Officer of Xponential Fitness, Inc., one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health-and-wellness brands.
  • Prior to that, from August 2019 to December 2023, he was Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a multinational fast-food restaurant chain and a division of Yum!
  • Brands, Inc., a global restaurant operator including the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands, where he led global brand strategy, franchising growth, and innovation.
  • Earlier in his career, from 2014 to 2018, Mr. King was President of adidas North America, where he significantly expanded the brand's U.S. presence, and he spent over three decades at TaylorMade Golf Company, rising from a sales representative to CEO.
  • He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Mr. King will also serve as Executive Chairman of the Board and, in connection therewith, will not receive board or committee fees during his service as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • The RSUs will vest in 12 equal monthly installments beginning on the first monthly vesting date following the grant date.
Filed 2026-04-13 · 8-K

Appointed: Eduardo Luz, Director

On April 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Jack in the Box Inc. (the "Company") appointed Eduardo Luz to the Board as an independent director, effective immediately.

Also stated in this filing

  • Mr. Luz will serve until the Company's next annual meeting of shareholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
  • Additionally, David Goebel and Madeleine Kleiner have notified the Company of their intent to retire from the Board, effective May 8, 2026.
  • Their retirements are voluntary and not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
  • Following these changes, the Board will be comprised of nine directors.
  • Mr. Luz has more than 30 years of experience building and leading global restaurant and consumer brands.
  • He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of P.F. Chang's, and previously served as Chief Brand and Concept Officer at Panera Bread.
  • Earlier in his career, Mr. Luz held senior leadership roles at The Kraft Heinz Company and began his career at Accenture.
  • Mr. Luz holds an MBA from The Wharton School.

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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.

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