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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 23, 2008)

Filed June 23, 2008For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) filed an 8-K on June 23, 2008, reporting key leadership changes effective July 1, 2008. Eloise E. Schmitz has been officially appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, a role she has held on an interim basis since April 4, 2008. Ms. Schmitz has a long tenure with Charter, having joined in 1998 and progressed through various finance and strategic planning roles. Concurrently, Robert A. Quigley, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, will be resigning his position. Mr. Quigley will transition to an advisory role until his retirement at the end of 2008. These changes reflect a shift in executive leadership within the company, with a focus on experienced internal talent for the CFO position.

Key Highlights

  • 1Eloise E. Schmitz officially appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2008.
  • 2Ms. Schmitz has served as Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer since April 4, 2008.
  • 3Ms. Schmitz has been with Charter since 1998, holding increasing responsibilities in finance and strategic planning.
  • 4Robert A. Quigley, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, is resigning his position effective July 1, 2008.
  • 5Mr. Quigley will remain with Charter in an advisory capacity until his retirement at the end of 2008.
  • 6The report includes press releases announcing these executive changes as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eloise E. Schmitz has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2008. She has been serving as the Interim Chief Financial Officer since April 4, 2008.

Robert A. Quigley is resigning as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 1, 2008. He will stay with Charter in an advisory role until his retirement at the end of 2008.

These changes indicate continuity in financial leadership with the permanent appointment of an experienced internal executive to the CFO role. The departure of the CMO and his transition to an advisory role suggests a planned leadership transition within the marketing department.

The company announced these changes on June 19, 2008, and the report was filed on June 23, 2008, with the effective dates for the changes being July 1, 2008.