Summary
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) filed an 8-K report on June 10, 2013, to announce an executive personnel change. Effective June 10, 2013, Anthony T. Skiadas was appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Controller of the company. Mr. Skiadas, aged 44, has a strong background within Verizon's finance organization, having held significant managerial roles for the past five years. This appointment sees Mr. Skiadas succeed Robert J. Barish in the Controller role. Notably, Mr. Barish will not be leaving Verizon but will transition to lead the corporate financial planning and analysis organization. This change in leadership for the Controller position is the primary focus of this filing and indicates an internal promotion for Mr. Skiadas.
Key Highlights
- 1Appointment of Anthony T. Skiadas as Senior Vice President and Controller, effective June 10, 2013.
- 2Mr. Skiadas brings over five years of experience in high-level managerial positions within Verizon's finance organization.
- 3Robert J. Barish will transition from his role as Controller.
- 4Mr. Barish will continue with Verizon, taking on leadership of the corporate financial planning and analysis organization.
- 5This is a report of a key executive officer change, as required by SEC regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anthony T. Skiadas has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Controller, effective June 10, 2013.
Mr. Skiadas is 44 years old and has held high-level managerial positions within Verizon and its subsidiaries' finance organizations for the past five years.
Robert J. Barish will continue with Verizon. He will be transitioning from his role as Controller to lead the corporate financial planning and analysis organization.
This filing, an 8-K, is significant as it officially reports a change in a key executive officer position. Investors can note the internal promotion of Anthony T. Skiadas and the continued role of Robert J. Barish within the company's financial leadership structure.