Flywire Corp 8-K

What Happened
Flywire Corporation announced on January 13, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 5.02) that David King, who has served as the company’s Chief Technology Officer since June 2019, is moving into a new role as Chief Product Officer and Co‑President of Global Education. The company said this change reflects a strategic emphasis on product differentiation, software innovation and AI‑enabled workflows across its verticals. King will continue acting as CTO until a successor is named.

Key Details

• Date announced: January 13, 2026 (8-K filed).
• David King: CTO since June 2019; new title Chief Product Officer & Co‑President, Global Education.
• Company will search for a new CTO with experience running global, large‑scale payments and software platforms; CTO will continue to report to the CEO.
• The company and King executed Amendment No. 1 to his August 1, 2025 employment agreement to reflect the new role; no other changes to his employment terms or compensation were made. The Amendment will be filed as an exhibit to Flywire’s Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (expected Q2 2026).

Why It Matters
This is an internal leadership realignment emphasizing product and software strategy—particularly in the Education vertical and AI‑enabled workflows—rather than a departure. For investors, the move signals Flywire’s focus on product-led growth and client‑facing software offerings; key items to watch next are the appointment of a new CTO, any updates to product roadmap or platform commitments, and related disclosures in upcoming filings.