https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/26/equifax-ceo-retires-following-an-epic-data-breach-affecting-143-million-people.html

Richard Smith, CEO and chairman of Equifax, abruptly retired Tuesday following a data breach at the credit-reporting service that affected the personal information of 143 million people, according to the company's board.

The retirement is effective Tuesday, according to the statement. Mark Feidler, a current board member will serve as Non-Executive Chairman. Paulino do Rego Barros, Jr., president of company's Asia Pacific region, has been appointed as interim CEO.