BigBear.ai Director Steps Down from Board

The company clarified the resignation was not linked to any disputes over business policies or operations.

July 18, 2025

BigBear.ai Announces Leadership Change with Board Resignation

BigBear.ai is entering a new chapter. On July 14, 2025, Director Jeffrey Hart stepped down from the company’s board. His departure was formally acknowledged in a filing submitted this week, with confirmation that his resignation wasn’t tied to any disagreements about company policy or operations.

Hart’s exit was smooth—planned, professional, and without disruption to BigBear.ai’s direction or strategy. While he exits his role, the company expressed its thanks for his contributions and service to its stockholders.

The filing also reaffirmed BigBear.ai’s position as an emerging growth company under current SEC regulations, which allows for a streamlined compliance framework. Its common stock and warrants continue to trade on the NYSE under the symbols BBAI and BBAI.WS. There are no changes to reporting status or financial compliance requirements as a result of the resignation.

What Comes Next

No successor has been named yet, but the board remains fully functional, and governance continuity is clear. Chief Financial Officer Sean Ricker signed off on the report dated July 17, 2025, signaling ongoing leadership alignment at the executive level.

While this marks a shift in board composition, the company’s broader trajectory remains on course. BigBear.ai continues to focus on delivering AI-powered analytics and operational intelligence to clients in both the public and private sectors—without missing a beat.