Worksport Names Jennifer Kartychak as CFO, Targets Operational Cash-Flow Breakeven Effective May 1
WKSP•Worksport has appointed Jennifer Kartychak as CFO effective May 1, 2026, promoting its VP of Finance to lead scaling production, distribution expansion, and cash-flow planning. Kartychak brings 25 years of accounting experience—including roles at Ernst & Young and Moog—and performance-based incentives tied to roadmap milestones for operational cash-flow breakeven.
1. CFO Appointment and Role
Worksport’s board appointed Jennifer Kartychak as Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer effective May 1, 2026, following the departure of Michael Johnston. As an internal promotion from Vice President of Finance, she will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and cash-flow planning during the company’s scale-up phase.
2. Professional Background
Kartychak brings over 25 years of accounting and finance experience, including five years at Ernst & Young LLP and six years as Corporate Accounting Manager at Moog Inc. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Accounting Information Systems and is a licensed CPA in New York.
3. Financial Scaling Objectives
In her previous role as Vice President of Finance since January 2026, she implemented process-led budgeting and strengthened reporting cadence. In the CFO position, she will drive production scaling, distribution expansion, and the pursuit of initial operational cash-flow positivity by translating manufacturing metrics into financial plans.
4. Incentive Structure Aligned With Milestones
Her incentive package ties equity awards and bonuses to specific milestones such as timely SEC filings, development of an internal control framework, SG&A savings, gross margin improvements, and achievement of cash-flow breakeven. A portion of her equity grants vests upon board approval of the three-year financial roadmap, aligning her compensation with shareholder value creation.
