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PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) announced Monday that its Board of Directors has appointed Paul Underwood, the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, as its principal accounting officer. The appointment took effect Friday.
According to a statement in the company’s SEC filing, Underwood, age 57, has served as PagerDuty’s Chief Accounting Officer since April 2025. He succeeds Howard Wilson in the role of principal accounting officer; Wilson will continue as Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer.
Underwood’s previous experience includes serving as Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Cloudflare (NYSE:NET), Inc. from March 2019 to June 2023, where he led the global accounting organization. Prior to that, he held various finance roles at Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK), Inc. from 2000 to 2018, most recently as Vice President Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer from 2012 to 2018.
Underwood holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Birmingham.
The company stated there is no arrangement or understanding between Underwood and any other persons related to his appointment. There are also no family relationships between Underwood and any director or executive officer of PagerDuty, and he has no material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under SEC regulations.
This information is based on a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The stock has shown recent momentum, gaining 7.5% over the past week, trading at $16.83. For deeper insights into PagerDuty’s governance, financial metrics, and 10+ additional ProTips, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find comprehensive analysis in the Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, PagerDuty has been in the spotlight following several significant developments. TD Cowen upgraded PagerDuty’s stock rating from Hold to Buy, citing a high likelihood of an acquisition, as reported by Reuters. This comes after news that the company is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, with the assistance of investment bank Qatalyst Partners. The exploration is still in its early stages, with no guarantees of a transaction. In addition, PagerDuty held its 2025 annual meeting, where shareholders elected three directors and approved various proposals. RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on the stock, following discussions with management about recent performance and strategic initiatives. Meanwhile, Canaccord Genuity adjusted its price target for PagerDuty to $21, down from $23, while maintaining a Buy rating, reflecting a recalibrated revenue and cash flow valuation. They noted positive trends in profitability and potential growth in fiscal year 2026. These developments highlight the company’s ongoing strategic evaluations and market positioning efforts.
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