RXO, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• RXO, Inc. announced on January 16, 2026 that Daniel Morris (age 41) has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 15, 2026. Mr. Morris has been RXO’s vice president of accounting since the company’s separation from XPO in November 2022 and previously held accounting and financial reporting roles at XPO since April 2015.
• Current Chief Accounting Officer Jason Kerr notified the company on January 16, 2026 of his intent to retire effective May 15, 2026; he will continue in his CAO role until that date and remain an employee through October 15, 2026 to assist with the transition. The filing states his departure is not due to any disagreement over accounting matters.

Key Details

• Appointment announced: January 16, 2026; Morris’s start date as CAO: May 15, 2026.
• Transition support: Kerr will remain employed through October 15, 2026 to aid handover.
• Compensation: Morris will participate in RXO’s executive compensation programs (base salary, annual cash incentive, eligibility for long-term equity awards) as set by the Compensation Committee.
• No reportable related-party transactions, arrangements, or family relationships were disclosed for Morris; no disagreements with management were reported for Kerr.

Why It Matters

• This is a planned, orderly leadership transition in RXO’s accounting function, which matters for continuity in financial reporting and internal controls.
• The extended overlap (Kerr remaining until Oct 15, 2026) should help ensure a smoother handoff of responsibilities and institutional knowledge.
• Investors can note there were no disclosed disputes about accounting practices and that the new CAO comes from within the company’s accounting leadership, suggesting continuity rather than abrupt change.