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Leadership changes at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc (2026)

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Who joined and who left Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc (KNSA)? 1 appointment and 2 departures reported from 2026-05-01 to 2026-10-22, each cited to the company's own filing.

Ross Moat was named Chief Operating Officer of Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc. As of November 6, 2026, Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc has reported 2 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from May 1, 2026 to October 22, 2026, naming 1 appointment and 2 departures (Form 8-K, October 22, 2026).

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Latest filing2026-10-22

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc reported changes in 2 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-05-01 to 2026-10-22. They name 2 people, with 1 appointment and 2 departures. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc files it.

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FiledIn / outPersonRoleEffectiveSource
2026-10-22InChief Operating Officer8-K, 2026-10-22
2026-05-01OutChief Strategy Officer8-K, 2026-05-01
2026-05-01Out8-K, 2026-05-01

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Filed 2026-10-22 · 8-K

Appointed: Ross Moat, Chief Operating Officer

On October 17, 2026, the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc (the "Company") appointed Ross Moat as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

Also stated in this filing

  • Mr. Moat will continue to report to Sanj K. Patel, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • In addition, effective January 1, 2027, the Committee approved increases in Mr. Moat's annual base salary and annual target bonus to $700,000 and 60% from $650,000 and 55%, respectively.
  • Mr. Moat has served in varying capacities at the Company since June 2019, most recently as the Company's EVP, Chief Operating Officer.
  • In his current position, Mr. Moat oversees the Company's commercial, clinical, regulatory and manufacturing operations.
  • Mr. Moat's full biographical information is disclosed in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2026.
Filed 2026-05-01 · 8-K

Departing: Eben Tessari, Chief Strategy Officer

On April 30, 2026, Eben Tessari informed Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc (the "Company") of his decision to resign as Chief Strategy Officer of the Company to pursue another executive position within the life sciences industry.

Departing: Eben Tessari

Mr. Tessari will leave the Company on May 15, 2026 and will become a consultant to the Company and an advisor to its Science and Research Committee.

Also stated in this filing

  • Mr. Tessari's decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
  • Pursuant to a Consulting Agreement (the "Consulting Agreement") between Mr. Tessari and the Company, which will be effective as of May 15, 2026, Mr. Tessari will: (i) provide services to the Company related to strategic and operational matters and (ii) serve as a special advisor to the Company's Science and Research Committee (together, the "Services").
  • The Consulting Agreement will have a term commencing on May 15, 2026 and ending on May 15, 2027, and may be renewed on the same terms and conditions for an additional one-year period if mutually agreed upon by the parties.
  • The Consulting Agreement may be terminated by the Company or Mr. Tessari with prior written notice to the other party.
  • Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Tessari will receive compensation of $450 per hour of Services performed, up to 20 hours per month, as well as reimbursement for reasonable pre-approved travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performing the Services.

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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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