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Symbotic Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan

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Symbotic (Nasdaq: SYM), an AI-enabled robotics technology leader for supply chain solutions, has announced a CFO transition. Izzy Martins, former EVP and CFO of Avis Budget Group, will join as CFO-designate on July 1, 2025, and assume the full CFO role on August 9, 2025. Martins brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience, including managing a $9 billion market segment at Avis. She succeeds Carol Hibbard, who will remain with the company through year-end to ensure a smooth transition. During Hibbard's tenure, Symbotic experienced revenue growth, expansion, and increased investment in innovation. The company emphasized Martins' strategic financial leadership and operational expertise as key factors in driving Symbotic's future growth and scale.
Symbotic (Nasdaq: SYM), leader nella tecnologia robotica abilitata all'IA per soluzioni nella catena di approvvigionamento, ha annunciato un cambio di CFO. Izzy Martins, ex EVP e CFO di Avis Budget Group, entrerà in carica come CFO designato il 1° luglio 2025 e assumerà il ruolo completo di CFO il 9 agosto 2025. Martins vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership finanziaria, inclusa la gestione di un segmento di mercato da 9 miliardi di dollari presso Avis. Prenderà il posto di Carol Hibbard, che resterà in azienda fino alla fine dell'anno per garantire un passaggio di consegne senza intoppi. Durante il mandato di Hibbard, Symbotic ha registrato crescita dei ricavi, espansione e maggiori investimenti in innovazione. L'azienda ha sottolineato come la leadership finanziaria strategica e l'esperienza operativa di Martins siano fattori chiave per guidare la crescita e lo sviluppo futuro di Symbotic.
Symbotic (Nasdaq: SYM), líder en tecnología robótica habilitada con IA para soluciones en la cadena de suministro, ha anunciado una transición en el puesto de CFO. Izzy Martins, ex EVP y CFO de Avis Budget Group, se unirá como CFO designada el 1 de julio de 2025 y asumirá el cargo completo de CFO el 9 de agosto de 2025. Martins aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo financiero, incluida la gestión de un segmento de mercado de 9 mil millones de dólares en Avis. Reemplazará a Carol Hibbard, quien permanecerá en la empresa hasta fin de año para asegurar una transición fluida. Durante el mandato de Hibbard, Symbotic experimentó crecimiento en ingresos, expansión y mayor inversión en innovación. La compañía destacó que el liderazgo financiero estratégico y la experiencia operativa de Martins son factores clave para impulsar el crecimiento y la escala futura de Symbotic.
Symbotic(Nasdaq: SYM)� 공급� 솔루션을 위한 AI 기반 로봇 기술 선도 기업으로, CFO 교체� 발표했습니다. Avis Budget Group� � EVP � CFO� Izzy Martins가 2025� 7� 1� CFO 지명자� 합류하며, 2025� 8� 9일에 정식 CFO 역할� 맡게 됩니�. Martins� Avis에서 90� 달러 규모 시장 부문을 관리하� � 20� 이상� 재무 리더� 경험� 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀� Carol Hibbard� 후임으로, Hibbard� 원활� 인수인계� 위해 연말까지 회사� 남을 예정입니�. Hibbard 재임 기간 동안 Symbotic은 매출 성장, 확장 � 혁신 투자 증가� 경험했습니다. 회사� Martins� 전략� 재무 리더십과 운영 전문성을 Symbotic� 향후 성장� 확장 추진� 핵심 요소� 강조했습니다.
Symbotic (Nasdaq : SYM), leader en technologie robotique assistée par IA pour les solutions de chaîne d'approvisionnement, a annoncé une transition à la direction financière. Izzy Martins, ancienne EVP et CFO d'Avis Budget Group, rejoindra l'entreprise en tant que CFO désignée le 1er juillet 2025 et assumera pleinement le rôle de CFO le 9 août 2025. Martins apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership financier, notamment la gestion d'un segment de marché de 9 milliards de dollars chez Avis. Elle succède à Carol Hibbard, qui restera dans l'entreprise jusqu'à la fin de l'année pour assurer une transition en douceur. Pendant le mandat de Hibbard, Symbotic a connu une croissance de ses revenus, une expansion et un investissement accru dans l'innovation. La société a souligné que le leadership financier stratégique et l'expertise opérationnelle de Martins sont des facteurs clés pour stimuler la croissance et le développement futur de Symbotic.
Symbotic (Nasdaq: SYM), ein führendes Unternehmen für KI-gestützte Robotiktechnologie im Bereich Lieferkettenlösungen, hat einen Wechsel des CFO angekündigt. Izzy Martins, ehemalige EVP und CFO der Avis Budget Group, wird am 1. Juli 2025 als CFO-Designierte beginnen und am 9. August 2025 die volle CFO-Position übernehmen. Martins bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Finanzführung mit, darunter die Leitung eines Marktsegments im Wert von 9 Milliarden Dollar bei Avis. Sie folgt auf Carol Hibbard, die dem Unternehmen bis zum Jahresende erhalten bleibt, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zu gewährleisten. Während Hibbards Amtszeit verzeichnete Symbotic Umsatzwachstum, Expansion und erhöhte Investitionen in Innovationen. Das Unternehmen betonte Martins' strategische Finanzführung und operative Expertise als Schlüsselfaktoren für das zukünftige Wachstum und die Skalierung von Symbotic.
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  • New CFO Izzy Martins brings extensive financial leadership experience with over 20 years in the field
  • Martins has proven track record managing large operations, including a $9 billion revenue segment at Avis Budget Group
  • Structured transition period with current CFO remaining until year-end ensures operational continuity
  • Company demonstrated growth and expansion under current CFO's leadership
Negative
  • Loss of experienced CFO Carol Hibbard who guided company through post-IPO period
  • Potential disruption in financial leadership during transition period
  • Time required for new CFO to adapt to company's specific operational model and challenges

WILMINGTON, Mass., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: ), a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, today announced the appointment of Izzy Martins as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 9, 2025. Martins will join Symbotic as CFO-designate on July 1, 2025, succeeding Carol Hibbard who will depart to explore other opportunities. Hibbard will remain with the company through the end of the calendar year to ensure a smooth transition.

Martins brings more than 20 years of financial and business leadership experience to Symbotic, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Avis Budget Group, Inc., where she was responsible for all financial operations. She previously served as Avis Budget Group’s Executive Vice President, Americas, where she was accountable for a market segment with over $9 billion of revenue and played a pivotal role in driving Avis’s post-pandemic transformation.

“On behalf of the Board and executive team, we are thrilled to welcome Izzy to Symbotic,� said Rick Cohen, Chairman and CEO of Symbotic. “She brings a strong track record of strategic financial leadership and deep operational expertise, and we look forward to her contributions as we continue to execute on our long-term plans for growth and scale.�

“I’m honored to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation,� said Martins. “The opportunity to help shape the future of the supply chain is truly energizing. I look forward to working closely with Rick and the leadership team to contribute to Symbotic’s next phase of growth and to maximize the value we deliver to our customers and shareholders.�

During her time at Symbotic, Hibbard has played an important role in guiding the company through a period of revenue growth, expansion, and investment in innovation.

“Carol has been a key leader through a critical chapter in our company’s post-IPO evolution, and a valued partner in our work to improve project execution while controlling costs, and delivering high-quality deployments more efficiently,� said Cohen. “We thank her for her contributions and her continued leadership during this transition and wish her well for the future.�

Hibbard said: “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such a talented team. It has been a pleasure to serve as CFO at a critical time in the company’s journey. The business is in a strong position, and I look forward to contributing to a smooth transition and maintaining our positive trajectory.�

ABOUT SYMBOTIC
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, A.I.-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-generation technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce Symbotic transforms the flow of goods and the economics of the supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit .

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, but not limited to, statements about Symbotic’s CFO transition and Symbotic’s expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance or conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. Certain of these risks are identified and discussed in Symbotic’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC�) on December 4, 2024. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith, and Symbotic believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that the events, results or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on that date. Symbotic is not under any obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports that Symbotic has filed or will file from time to time with the SEC.

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FAQ

Who is the new CFO of Symbotic (SYM)?

Izzy Martins, former EVP and CFO of Avis Budget Group, will become Symbotic's new CFO effective August 9, 2025.

When will Izzy Martins start as Symbotic's CFO?

Martins will join as CFO-designate on July 1, 2025, and assume the full CFO role on August 9, 2025.

Why is Carol Hibbard leaving Symbotic?

Carol Hibbard is departing to explore other opportunities but will remain with the company through the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.

What is Izzy Martins' previous experience?

Martins has over 20 years of financial leadership experience, most recently serving as EVP and CFO at Avis Budget Group, where she managed a market segment with over $9 billion in revenue.

What did Carol Hibbard achieve during her tenure as Symbotic CFO?

During Hibbard's tenure, Symbotic experienced revenue growth, expansion, and increased investment in innovation, while improving project execution and cost control.
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