8-KLeadership Changes

CORNING INC /NY 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 29, 2008)

Filed February 29, 2008For Securities:GLW

Summary

Corning Incorporated (GLW) filed an 8-K on February 29, 2008, to report a key executive change. Jane D. Poulin, Chief Accounting Officer and Division Vice President, will be resigning from her roles effective March 31, 2008. This change necessitates a transition in the company's principal accounting officer responsibilities. Katherine A. Asbeck, currently Senior Vice President of Finance, has been designated as the principal accounting officer, effective immediately. Ms. Asbeck brings extensive experience to this role, having been with Corning since 1991 and holding various senior accounting and finance positions. Investors should monitor any commentary around this transition for insights into financial reporting continuity and leadership stability within the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Jane D. Poulin to resign as Chief Accounting Officer and Division Vice President, effective March 31, 2008.
  • 2Katherine A. Asbeck, Sr. Vice President, Finance, appointed as principal accounting officer, effective immediately.
  • 3Ms. Asbeck has a long tenure at Corning, joining in 1991 and holding multiple financial leadership roles.
  • 4This filing is an Item 5.02 event, concerning the departure and appointment of principal officers.
  • 5The filing confirms that Ms. Asbeck has met all Section 16(a) filing requirements for 2007 and year-to-date.
  • 6Ms. Asbeck has no direct or indirect material interest in any reportable related party transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jane D. Poulin is resigning as Chief Accounting Officer. Katherine A. Asbeck, Sr. Vice President, Finance, has been designated as the principal accounting officer, effective immediately.

Jane D. Poulin's resignation is effective on March 31, 2008.

Katherine A. Asbeck has been with Corning since 1991 and has held several senior financial positions, including Director of Accounting, Assistant Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller, and currently Senior Vice President, Finance. She also serves as a director of Samsung Corning Precision Glass Co., Ltd.

The filing states that to Corning Incorporated's knowledge, Ms. Asbeck has met all Section 16(a) requirements for 2007 and to date, and she had no direct or indirect material interest in any reportable related party transactions with Corning.