8-KLeadership Changes

ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Sep 4, 2024)

Filed September 4, 2024For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) has announced a key executive transition within its accounting department, effective September 4, 2024. The company has promoted Brennan McGreevy to Group Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, also designating him as the principal accounting officer. This move is part of a planned succession for the Chief Accounting Officer role. Following this promotion, John Farias, the previous Chief Accounting Officer, will transition into a new position within Operations Management. Mr. McGreevy, with his extensive background in accounting from KPMG and his tenure at Essex since May 2020, is well-positioned to lead the accounting functions and financial statement preparation. Investors can view his appointment as a step towards ensuring continuity and expertise in financial reporting, with standard executive compensation and benefits continuing for Mr. McGreevy.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brennan McGreevy promoted to Group Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • 2Mr. McGreevy will also serve as the principal accounting officer.
  • 3This promotion is part of a planned transition for the Chief Accounting Officer role.
  • 4John Farias, the former Chief Accounting Officer, will move to a role in Operations Management.
  • 5Mr. McGreevy has a strong background with over 13 years at KPMG and joined Essex in 2020.
  • 6Mr. McGreevy will oversee accounting functions and financial statement preparation.
  • 7Mr. McGreevy will continue to participate in existing officer compensation and benefit programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brennan McGreevy has been promoted to Group Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

This appointment signifies a planned succession in a key financial role, ensuring continuity and leveraging the expertise of an internal candidate with significant accounting experience to oversee the company's financial reporting.

John Farias will transition from his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer to a new position within Operations Management.

Mr. McGreevy has over 13 years of experience as a senior manager in Audit Services at KPMG LLP and has been with Essex Property Trust since May 2020. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.