Rapid7 is reconfiguring its board, appointing Maria Barrett, whose Leadership experience included overseeing a nearly $2 billion annual budget. Investors will see new board and committee leadership, while Julian Waits transitions from chief experience officer and remains in that role until his successor is appointed.

Key Highlights

  • Maria Barrett and Julian Waits will join Rapid7’s board effective September 1, 2026.
  • J. Benjamin Nye became lead independent director effective August 27, 2026.
  • Julian Waits will receive a transition payment equal to six months of his current base salary, subject to specified conditions.

Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD) is reconfiguring its board, appointing Maria Barrett and Julian Waits as directors effective September 1, 2026. Barrett’s previous leadership included overseeing a nearly $2 billion annual budget, while Waits will move from chief experience officer to the board.

Board Appointments and Executive Transition

The departures were not related to disagreements over the company’s operations, policies or practices. Waits has served as Rapid7’s chief experience officer since September 2025. Under a transition agreement dated August 30, 2026, he will remain in that role until a successor is appointed and then serve in a non-executive capacity through December 31, 2026. J. Benjamin Nye became lead independent director on August 27, succeeding Marc Brown, who remains on the board. Effective September 1, Barrett will serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, while Waits will not serve on any board committee.

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