Perella Weinberg Partners 8-K

What Happened Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) filed an 8-K on January 13, 2026 (Item 5.02) announcing that Peter A. Weinberg will resign as Chairman of the Board effective June 30, 2026. Mr. Weinberg said his resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices. He intends to remain on the Board and to continue serving as a working partner. Effective June 30, 2026, the company’s current Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bednar, will assume the role of Chairman.

Key Details

• Filing date: January 13, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 5.02).
• Effective date of chairmanship change: June 30, 2026.
• People involved: Peter A. Weinberg (resigning as Chair, remains on Board and as working partner); Andrew Bednar (current CEO -> will become Chairman).
• Company statement: Weinberg’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the company. The 8-K was signed by CFO Alexandra Gottschalk.

Why It Matters A planned leadership transition consolidates the CEO and Chairman roles under Andrew Bednar beginning June 30, 2026, which is a notable governance change investors should track. Weinberg remaining on the Board and as a working partner signals continuity in firm leadership and operations. The advance notice gives shareholders and the market time to assess potential effects on board oversight and strategic direction.