Douglas Emmett names COO Kenneth Panzer as President, effective December 4, 2025
Douglas Emmett's board appointed Chief Operating Officer Kenneth M. Panzer as President effective December 4, 2025, and he will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer. Chairman and CEO Jordan L. Kaplan stops serving as President but keeps his Chairman and CEO roles, with his compensation unchanged, per the filing.
Key points
- Kenneth M. Panzer appointed President effective December 4, 2025, while remaining Chief Operating Officer
- Jordan L. Kaplan ceases to serve as President; he continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- No changes to Panzer's compensation arrangements in connection with the appointment, per the April 18, 2025 proxy statement
- Filing does not report any financial results or guidance
The filing
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