Summary
This 8-K filing from Amgen Inc. (AMGN) on March 4, 2015, primarily announces the appointment of Annette L. Such as the new Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), effective March 9, 2015. Ms. Such, who has been with Amgen since June 2012, will be the company's principal accounting officer but not an executive officer. Her prior experience includes significant accounting roles at Dell Inc. In recognition of her new role, Ms. Such has been granted restricted stock units valued at $200,000, subject to continued employment. This appointment and compensation package are standard and do not involve any family relationships with existing directors or officers, providing clarity on internal financial leadership.
Key Highlights
- 1Amgen Inc. appointed Annette L. Such as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) effective March 9, 2015.
- 2Ms. Such will serve as the principal accounting officer, but not an executive officer.
- 3Ms. Such joined Amgen in June 2012, previously holding roles like Executive Director, Technical Accounting and External Reporting.
- 4Prior to Amgen, Ms. Such held accounting positions at Dell Inc., including Vice President of Accounting.
- 5Ms. Such is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- 6The company granted Ms. Such restricted stock units valued at $200,000 as part of her appointment.
- 7The stock unit award is contingent upon her continued employment with Amgen.