Federated Hermes, Inc. announces changes to Investment and Distribution executive leadership and Board of Directors

Core Viewpoint - Federated Hermes, Inc. announced significant executive leadership changes effective April 30, 2026, as part of its succession plan following John Fisher's decision to step back from full-time responsibilities [12]. Leadership Changes - Paul Uhlman will become President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies, succeeding John Fisher, who will transition to Chairman [2][6]. - Bryan Burke will succeed Uhlman as President of Federated Securities Corp., leading global sales efforts [4][5]. - John Fisher will remain involved in strategic initiatives as Chairman but will no longer serve as an executive officer [6][10]. Background of Executives - Paul Uhlman has been with Federated Hermes since 1990 and has held various leadership roles, including President of Federated Securities Corp. since 2016 [3]. - Bryan Burke joined Federated Hermes in 2002 and has held key leadership roles in distribution, including National Sales Director since April 2023 [5]. Transition and Future Plans - The leadership transitions are designed to ensure an orderly transfer of responsibilities and maintain the company's focus on long-term value creation [12]. - Uhlman and Burke will report to J. Christopher Donahue, the current President and CEO of Federated Hermes, Inc. [6][7]. Company Overview - Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active investment management, managing $871.2 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025, serving over 10,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide [13].