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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 16, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). Jean Sutherland appointed CAO & principal accounting officer of ESRT and its operating partnership, effective March 16, 2026.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Jean Sutherland appointed CAO & principal accounting officer of ESRT and its operating partnership, effective March 16, 2026
- CFO Stephen Horn retains CFO/principal financial officer role; splits off CAO duties to Sutherland: no CFO departure risk
- Sutherland, age 38, promoted from within; VP of Financial Reporting & Accounting Policy at ESRT since June 2024
- Prior experience: 7+ years at WeWork (Global Head of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting), 5+ years at Ernst & Young; CPA
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