Gladstone Investment names George “Chip” Stelljes III lead independent director
GAIN•Gladstone Investment said Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. resigned from its board effective October 22, 2026. George “Chip” Stelljes III will succeed him as lead independent director on October 26, and the board will have seven directors.
1. Board changes
Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. resigned from the Gladstone Investment board effective October 22, 2026. He had served as a director since 2014 and lead independent director since 2024. George “Chip” Stelljes III will succeed him as lead independent director effective October 26, when the board’s size will be set at seven directors.




