Susan M. Byrne to Become Director Emerita of the Westwood Holdings Group Board of Directors
22 Februar 2024 - 10:15PM
Westwood Holdings Group, an investment management boutique and
wealth management firm, announced today that founder Susan M. Byrne
will become a Director Emerita of the Company’s Board of Directors
(the “Board”) on May 1, 2024. As a result, Ms. Byrne will not stand
for re-election at the Company’s annual meeting. As Director
Emerita, Ms. Byrne may participate in meetings but will not be a
voting member of the Board.
“As Westwood’s founder, CIO, CEO and most recently as vice chair
of the board, Susan has given our shareholders and clients the gift
of her vision and focus, helping to grow Westwood to what it is
today,” said Brian Casey, CEO of Westwood Holdings Group. “All
those who know and have worked with Susan understand the deep
impact her dedication, diligence and integrity has had. I speak for
all of Westwood when I offer my deep gratitude for her extended
service to Westwood and its shareholders. Susan has been a
tremendous inspiration and mentor to me personally over the years
and I deeply value our friendship along with her immeasurable
advice and input.”
Susan M. Byrne, founder of Westwood, has served on the Board of
Directors of Westwood since its inception in 2001. Ms. Byrne is
currently vice chair and previously served as Chair of the Board
from 2001 to 2015. She served in a variety of roles at the firm,
including: co-chief investment officer from 2011 to 2012, chief
investment officer of Westwood from 2006 to 2011 and chief
executive officer from 2001 to 2005. Ms. Byrne is the founder of
Westwood Management and served as its Chair of the Board starting
in 1983, as chief investment officer from 1983 to 2012, as chief
executive officer from 1983 to 2005 and as president from 1983 to
2002. She served as a director of Westwood Trust from 1996 to
1999.
She previously served as a member of the board of Presbyterian
Communities and Services Foundation, Trustee of the First
Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation, a member of the board of
the University of Texas Investment Management Company and as a
member of the board of trustees for the City of Dallas Employees
Retirement Fund.
“I cherish the time I spent at Westwood, the contributions I was
able to make and the progress we made as a team, but more than
anything I cherish the opportunity to work with the people at
Westwood, whom it has been an honor to serve and to work alongside
over the years,” said Ms. Byrne. She continued, “I look forward to
this new role, which will allow me to continue working with select
clients and mentoring, something I very much enjoy, while at the
same time affording me a lighter schedule, which is equally
important for me now. Of course, I will also remain a significant
shareholder. I am excited for the future of the firm and the
benefit that the planned growth and innovation will provide to all
WHG stakeholders. I have no doubt that Westwood, because of the
excellent people who work here, will continue to shine.”
ABOUT WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. is a focused investment management
boutique and wealth management firm.
Founded in 1983, Westwood is a diversified investment management
firm that offers a broad array of investment solutions to
institutional investors, private wealth clients and financial
intermediaries. The firm specializes in several distinct investment
capabilities: U.S. Value Equity, Multi Asset, Energy & Real
Assets, Income Alternatives, Tactical Absolute Return and Managed
Investment Solutions, and are made available through separate
accounts, the Westwood Funds® family of mutual funds and other
pooled vehicles. Westwood benefits from significant, broad-based
employee ownership and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol “WHG.” Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains offices
in Chicago, Houston and San Francisco.
For more information on Westwood, please visit
westwoodgroup.com.
Media Contact:
Tyler BradfordHewes
Communications212.207.9454tyler@hewescomm.com
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