L3Harris CEO resigns after internal conduct investigation

L3Harris CEO resigns after internal conduct investigation

L3Harris Technologies announced that Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik will leave the company after an internal investigation found his conduct inconsistent with the firm’s code of conduct. Fortune reported that Kubasik will forfeit $45 million in unvested equity awards while retaining about $80 million in stock holdings.

Fox Business said Sam Mehta will succeed Kubasik as chief executive. Semafor added that the board dismissed Kubasik following an external probe that uncovered an improper relationship with a subordinate, which caused the company’s shares to fall.

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August 18, 2026
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L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik resigns after conduct probe
L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik resigns after conduct probe

13wham.com • 18 Aug 09:00

L3Harris Technologies announced that Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik will leave the company after an internal investigation found his conduct inconsistent with the firm’s code of conduct.

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L3Harris CEO steps down, forfeits $45 million in equity awards
L3Harris CEO steps down, forfeits $45 million in equity awards

fortune.com • 18 Aug 00:35

L3Harris announced the resignation of CEO Chris Kubasik, who will forfeit $45 million in unvested equity while retaining about $80 million in stock holdings.

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August 17, 2026
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L3Harris appoints Sam Mehta as CEO after board finds misconduct by former chief
L3Harris appoints Sam Mehta as CEO after board finds misconduct by former chief

Fox Business • 17 Aug 20:34

L3Harris Technologies said its chief executive Christopher Kubasik stepped down following a board investigation that identified conduct inconsistent with company values, and named Sam Mehta as his successor.

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L3Harris removes CEO Chris Kubasik, appoints Sam Mehta
L3Harris removes CEO Chris Kubasik, appoints Sam Mehta

CNBC • 17 Aug 20:31

L3Harris Technologies dismissed CEO Chris Kubasik over conduct deemed inconsistent with company values and named Sam Mehta as the new president and CEO, causing the stock to slip more than 4%.

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L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik removed after independent probe finds inappropriate relationship
L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik removed after independent probe finds inappropriate relationship

Semafor • 17 Aug 17:18

L3Harris said its board dismissed CEO Chris Kubasik following an external investigation that concluded he had an improper relationship with a subordinate, causing the company's shares to drop.

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