Leadership & Pay ·
Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. resigns as director; George Stelljes elected Lead Independent Director
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On October 22, 2026, Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. resigned from the Board of Directors effective immediately. He served as a director since 2014 and as Lead Independent Director since 2024. The Board elected George “Chip” Stelljes III to succeed him as Lead Independent Director, effective October 26, 2026. Following the resignation, the Board fixed the number of directors at seven. Gladstone Investment Corporation is a business development company that invests in middle-market companies.