Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. on January 26, 2021. The filing reports on corporate governance changes, specifically the appointment of new senior officers by the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel appointments and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the restructuring of senior leadership roles effective January 26, 2021:
- Jason A. Gottlieb was appointed President of the Company. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Investments since February 2017. He joined the firm in October 2016 after a long tenure at Goldman Sachs.
- Eileen L. Kwei was appointed Executive Vice President and assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer. She joined the firm in June 2013 and had previously led institutional marketing and client service for the Artisan Credit team.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain financial guidance, outlook statements, management commentary on market conditions, or disclosures regarding risks and contingencies. The document serves solely to disclose the executive appointments and references a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific responsibilities and reporting lines for the newly appointed President, Jason A. Gottlieb.
- Confirm the scope of the Chief Administrative Officer role assumed by Eileen L. Kwei.
- Review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the leadership transition strategy.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data; investors should refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial performance.