Weight Watchers Forms Office of CEO Led by CFO, Launches Four-Member Transition Committee
Weight Watchers formed an Office of the CEO led by CFO Felicia DellaFortuna after CEO Tara Comonte’s March 31 departure, and a four-member Transition Committee launched a permanent CEO search. Debra Cotter was named chief legal officer on April 10, and the company reaffirmed subscriber estimates and 2026 guidance.
1. Leadership Transition Structure
Weight Watchers established an Office of the CEO comprising CFO Felicia DellaFortuna and COO Jon Volkmann to oversee business operations following the departure of CEO Tara Comonte on March 31, 2026.
2. Board Transition Committee
The Board formed a Transition Committee of Gene Davis, Carney Hawks, Mike Mason and Nikolaj Sjoqvist to oversee governance updates and manage the search for a permanent CEO with support from an executive search firm.
3. Legal Leadership Update
Debra Cotter was appointed chief legal officer and secretary effective April 10, 2026, succeeding Jacqueline Cooke, who will depart as chief legal and administrative officer and secretary.
4. Financial Guidance Reaffirmed
The company confirmed its first-quarter 2026 subscriber estimates and full-year 2026 financial guidance as previously provided, maintaining its forecast for subscriber growth and revenue targets.