Lazard's Chief Accounting Officer Michael Gathy to resign effective December 11, 2026
Michael Gathy told Lazard on October 12, 2026 that he will resign as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer to pursue other opportunities, effective December 11, 2026. CFO Tracy Farr will take on the principal accounting officer role on that date, at no additional compensation, so the change is an executive transition in the accounting function rather than a change in company financial results.
Key points
- Gathy informed the company on October 12, 2026 and resigns effective December 11, 2026
- CFO Tracy Farr will assume the principal accounting officer role as of the effective date
- Farr will receive no additional compensation for the added role
- The filing reports no arrangements with other persons or related-party transactions for Farr
The filing
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