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confidence high
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Erika Highland becomes President of Gladstone Investment; David Dullum stays as CEO
GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION\DE
- Erika Highland's appointment as President of Gladstone Investment took effect October 1, 2026; the move was previously announced on March 23, 2026.
- David Dullum stepped down as President on the same date but continues to serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer.
- Highland, 46, was Executive Vice President from March 2026 to September 30, 2026 and Senior Managing Director from October 2023 to March 2026.
- She joined the Gladstone Companies in August 2005 and has led sourcing, transaction execution, portfolio management and exits for numerous portfolio companies.
- Prior roles include investment banking at Wells Fargo Retail Finance and A.G. Edwards; she holds a BS in Business Administration from Boston College.