Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust: Portfolio manager Mario Gabelli out after medical incident
The Trust disclosed that Mario J. Gabelli, its trustee and chief investment officer, was admitted to hospital for observation and testing after a medical incident on March 19, 2026. The filing says his condition is improving but his return timeline is unknown, and Kevin V. Dreyer and Christopher J. Marangi now lead the Fund's portfolio management team in his absence.
Key points
- Mario J. Gabelli was hospitalized for observation and testing after a medical incident on March 19, 2026; his return date is not yet known.
- On March 22, 2026, GAMCO implemented a succession plan and named Christopher J. Marangi its President.
- Kevin V. Dreyer and Christopher J. Marangi lead the Fund's portfolio management team during Mr. Gabelli's absence.
- Day-to-day operations of GAMCO continue under co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson and Christopher J. Marangi.
The filing
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