Wachovia announces that Thomas J. Wurtz plans to leave Wachovia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after a successor is named to the role. The company will begin an immediate search for a replacement.
“I want to personally thank Tom for his many contributions to Wachovia,” says Robert K. Steel, president and CEO of Wachovia. “Tom has been a professional partner and colleague and we are grateful for all he has done for the company.”
“I’m honored that I had the privilege to serve Wachovia as CFO for the past two and half years and as Treasurer for seven years,” says Wurtz. “Wachovia is an excellent company with a very bright future. In the past few weeks, I have enjoyed working with Bob. His strong leadership will help the company build on its core strengths and emerge successfully from the current environment.”