Gabelli Convertible & Income Fund: Chairman Mario Gabelli absent after medical incident
The fund disclosed that Mario J. Gabelli, its Trustee and Chairman, was hospitalized for observation and testing after a medical incident on March 19, 2026, and that his condition is improving, though his return timeline is unknown. Christopher J. Marangi and Kevin V. Dreyer now lead the fund's portfolio management team during his absence, and a parent-company succession plan named Marangi GAMCO president on March 22, 2026.
Key points
- Mario J. Gabelli was admitted to hospital for observation and testing after a medical incident on March 19, 2026; his condition is improving but his return date is not known.
- Christopher J. Marangi and Kevin V. Dreyer lead the fund's portfolio management team during Gabelli's absence.
- On March 22, 2026, Marangi was named President of GAMCO under a succession plan in place for several years.
- Douglas R. Jamieson and Marangi will lead GAMCO's day-to-day operations.
The filing
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