Innodata Inc. has announced the election of Admiral Michael S. Rogers to its Board of Directors, effective September 10, 2026. Admiral Rogers is a retired U.S. Navy four-star officer who previously served as the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command from 2014 to 2018.
According to the company’s Form 8-K filing, Admiral Rogers will serve as an independent director. His compensation will include an annual retainer of $75,000, paid in equal monthly installments. Additionally, he will receive an equity grant pursuant to the company’s Amended and Restated Equity Compensation Plan, with the specific terms of the grant to be determined by management.
The filing notes that Admiral Rogers has no family relationships with other directors or executive officers and has no direct or indirect material interest in any transactions required to be disclosed. The Board has determined that he meets the independence requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nasdaq Stock Market.
In a separate press release dated September 15, 2026, Innodata highlighted that Admiral Rogers brings decades of experience in cyber and intelligence leadership. The company stated that his expertise will assist Innodata as it accelerates its Federal practice and initiatives related to AI safety and security.
