01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 7, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
MSCI Inc. filed an Item 5.02 Form 8-K on August 7, 2026 announcing leadership changes in its finance and accounting function.
The filing relates to the previously disclosed departure of the Company's Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, referenced in an 8-K filed March 31, 2026. The Board appointed Andrew C. Wiechmann, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, as interim principal accounting officer, effective August 10, 2026, until a successor is designated.
Mr. Wiechmann will continue as CFO and principal financial officer. In a related move, also effective August 10, 2026, Kristine Johnson was appointed interim Global Controller, reporting to Mr. Wiechmann. Ms. Johnson has been Commercial Controller and Head of Revenue Operations since April 2025, and previously served as Head of External Reporting from August 2022 to April 2025.
The filing states that no new compensatory arrangements will be entered into with Mr. Wiechmann for his interim principal accounting officer role, and it discloses no related-person transactions or family relationships requiring disclosure. The changes are interim, so investors should watch for a permanent successor designation.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Andrew C. Wiechmann, CFO, appointed interim principal accounting officer effective August 10, 2026, until a successor is designated
- Mr. Wiechmann remains Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer
- Kristine Johnson appointed interim Global Controller effective August 10, 2026, reporting to Mr. Wiechmann
- Ms. Johnson has served as Commercial Controller and Head of Revenue Operations since April 2025
- Ms. Johnson previously served as Head of External Reporting from August 2022 to April 2025
- No new compensatory arrangements entered into with Mr. Wiechmann for the interim accounting role
- Changes follow the previously disclosed departure of the Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, reported in an 8-K filed March 31, 2026
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did MSCI change its principal accounting officer?
The changes relate to the previously disclosed departure of the Company's Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, as reported in a Form 8-K filed March 31, 2026. The filing does not state further reasons.
Who is now serving as MSCI's principal accounting officer?
Andrew C. Wiechmann, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, was appointed interim principal accounting officer effective August 10, 2026, until a successor is designated. He continues as CFO and principal financial officer.
Who is the interim Global Controller?
Kristine Johnson was appointed interim Global Controller effective August 10, 2026, reporting to Mr. Wiechmann. She has been Commercial Controller and Head of Revenue Operations since April 2025.
Is Mr. Wiechmann receiving additional pay for the interim role?
No. The filing states that no new compensatory arrangements will be entered into with Mr. Wiechmann in connection with his assuming the interim principal accounting officer responsibilities.
Are the appointments permanent?
No. The principal accounting officer appointment is on an interim basis until a successor is designated, and the Global Controller appointment is also described as interim.
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