Jack Henry Board Chair Foss to Retire July 15; Flanigan to Succeed
JKHY•Jack Henry & Associates announced that Board Chair David Foss will retire July 15, 2026, with Vice Chair and Lead Independent Director Matt Flanigan stepping into the role. Foss, who shaped the company’s technology modernization strategy since joining in 1999, led as CEO from 2016 to 2024.
1. Retirement and Succession
Jack Henry & Associates will see David Foss step down as Board Chair on July 15, 2026, with Matt Flanigan, currently Vice Chair and Lead Independent Director, assuming the chairmanship. This planned transition reflects the board’s structured succession framework.
2. David Foss’s Tenure
Foss joined Jack Henry in 1999 and was appointed to the board in 2017, serving as Chair since 2021. He held executive roles including President from 2014 to 2022 and CEO from 2016 to 2024, driving the firm’s long-term strategy and technology expansion.
3. Matt Flanigan’s Qualifications
Flanigan has served on Jack Henry’s board since 2007 and as Lead Director since 2012. He brings prior experience as EVP and CFO of Leggett & Platt and over a decade in banking, positioning him to guide board oversight and support disciplined growth.
