Butterfly Network, Inc. filed a current report on August 11, 2026, disclosing that board director Dr. Erica Schwartz resigned effective August 5, 2026, following her Senate confirmation as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Key Highlights

  • Director departure: Dr. Erica Schwartz resigned from Butterfly Network's Board of Directors on August 5, 2026.
  • Reason for resignation: Her departure was triggered by her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • No disagreement: According to the filing, the resignation "is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices."
  • Prior notice: Dr. Schwartz had notified the Board of her intent to resign in a prior disclosure dated May 8, 2026, making the resignation conditional on her Senate confirmation.
  • Signed by CFO: The report was signed by John Doherty, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Butterfly Network, Inc.

Butterfly Network Board Change Following CDC Leadership Appointment

Butterfly Network, Inc., a medical technology company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 1600 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, disclosed the departure of Dr. Erica Schwartz from its Board of Directors. The filing, made under Item 5.02 of the current report form, covers departures or appointments of directors and certain officers. Dr. Schwartz's resignation became automatically effective upon her U.S. Senate confirmation on August 5, 2026, as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to the filing, the conditional nature of the resignation was established earlier: Butterfly Network had previously disclosed in a May 8, 2026 current report that Dr. Schwartz had notified the Board she would step down subject to and effective upon her Senate confirmation. The company's Class A common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BFLY (NYSE:BFLY). The filing indicates a press release dated August 11, 2026, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announced the resignation and congratulated Dr. Schwartz on her confirmation.

What Was Disclosed

Butterfly Network reported the automatic resignation of board director Dr. Erica Schwartz on August 5, 2026, following her Senate confirmation as CDC Director. The filing states no disagreement with the company preceded her departure. The report was signed by CFO John Doherty on August 11, 2026.