Sirius XM Appoints Zac Coughlin as New CFO

By Hao Liu • Tuesday, November 18 12:10 • Permanent Link

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) has appointed Zac Coughlin as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Tom Barry who will step down on December 31. Coughlin brings nearly 30 years of financial operational experience, having served as the CFO of PVH Corp. and in financial roles at DFS, Converse, and Ford Motor Company. Coughlin holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSBA in Finance and Supply Chain Logistics from The Ohio State University.

Following this announcement, the company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance as provided on October 30, 2025.

Coughlin's appointment comes as the company continues its strategic focus in a dynamic market environment. Jennifer Witz, CEO of SiriusXM, expressed confidence in Coughlin's ability to drive sustainable, profitable growth and lead the company's finance organization.

Tom Barry, the outgoing CFO, was praised for his financial expertise and strong leadership, with Witz expressing gratitude for his contributions to the company's financial discipline and strategic focus.

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is a leading audio entertainment company in North America, reaching approximately 170 million listeners monthly through its diverse mix of live, on-demand, and curated programming across music, talk, news, and sports. The company's portfolio includes SiriusXM, Pandora, a podcast network, and business and advertising solutions. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -1.91% to a price of $21.10. For the full picture, make sure to review SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.'s 8-K report.

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