Appointment · 1 October 2026
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP
FRME · Listed
Key facts
- How the CEO left
- Retirement
- Planned or abrupt
- Planned
- Successor
- Internal (a current executive)
- Outgoing CEO stays as
- Leaves the company
- Signs it was forced
- None stated
- Other news alongside
- None
- Effective
- 1 January 2027
- Reason given
- retirement to dedicate more time to consultative faith-based leadership
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The announcement
(c) As part of the Company’s executive succession plan, as a result of Mr. Hardwick’s retirement, Michael J. Stewart will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and will become the Company’s principal executive officer.
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News coverage
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