Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger to retire at end of 2024, Rick Wurster to replace him

Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger to retire at end of 2024, Rick Wurster to replace him

Walter “Walt” Bettinger, president and chief executive officer of Charles Schwab Corp., speaks during the 2015 Fortune Global Forum in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.

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Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger is retiring from his role at the end of December after 16 years leading the brokerage firm, the company announced Tuesday.

Bettinger will be replaced on Jan. 1, 2025, by Charles Schwab President Rick Wurster. Bettinger will remain as the co-chair of Schwab’s board.

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In a statement, Bettinger cited his 65th birthday next year as a reason to step aside and praised the choice of Wurster.

“The Schwab Board’s thoughtful and disciplined approach to succession planning helps make this transition smooth. Rick Wurster and I have worked together on a daily basis for more than eight years. I have complete confidence in his leadership, and I am thrilled that the Schwab Board of Directors has selected him as my successor,” the statement said.

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