H&R Block Announces Leadership Succession with Curtis Campbell as New CEO in 2026.

H&R Block's CEO, Jeffrey J. Jones II, will retire on December 31, 2025, and be succeeded by Curtis Campbell, the current President of Global Consumer Tax. Under Jones' leadership, the company's stock price increased 123% and market capitalization grew from $5.5 billion to $7.4 billion. Campbell will continue the company's growth trajectory and strategic direction.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has announced that Jeffrey J. Jones II will retire as President and CEO on December 31, 2025, after an eight-year tenure. Jones will remain on the Board until the end of the year and serve as a Strategic Advisor until September 2026. Curtis Campbell, currently President of Global Consumer Tax and Chief Product Officer, will succeed Jones as CEO, effective January 1, 2026 [1].

Under Jones' leadership, H&R Block achieved significant milestones, including a 123% increase in stock price and a growth in market capitalization from $5.5 billion to $7.4 billion. Jones also returned over $4.0 billion in capital to shareholders through a 70% dividend increase and a 40% share repurchase [1].

Jones' tenure saw the implementation of strategic initiatives such as Upfront Transparent Pricing, the Block Horizons strategy, and AI Tax Assist, which have helped drive the company's growth and relevance [1].

Curtis Campbell, who has been with H&R Block since May 2024, is well-positioned to continue driving the company's transformation and sustainable revenue growth. Campbell's appointment follows a comprehensive succession-planning process and was unanimously supported by the Board of Directors [1].

Jones and Campbell will work closely to ensure a smooth transition until January 1, 2026, when Campbell will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer and join the Company's Board as a director [1].

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[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/11/3131313/0/en/h-r-block-inc-announces-leadership-succession-plan.html