ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. 8-K

What Happened AllianceBernstein (AB) filed an 8-K on January 5, 2026 announcing that Onur Erzan, age 50, has been appointed President of AllianceBernstein L.P. and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P., effective immediately. Erzan has been with AB since 2021, served as Head of Global Client Group and Private Wealth since 2022, and took on oversight of Global Private Alternatives in Fall 2025. Seth Bernstein will continue as Chief Executive Officer. AB also issued a press release under Regulation FD announcing the change.

Key Details

• Appointment effective: January 5, 2026.
• New President: Onur Erzan (age 50); employed by AB since 2021.
• Previous roles: Head of Global Client Group and Private Wealth (since 2022); oversight of Global Private Alternatives (Fall 2025).
• Background: ~20 years at McKinsey & Company, most recently Senior Partner and co-leader of its Wealth & Asset Management practice.
• Governance: Erzan remains on the Equitable Holdings Management Committee and will serve as Chair of the AB Operating Committee; Seth Bernstein remains CEO.

Why It Matters This is a senior management change that keeps continuity at the top by retaining the CEO while shifting the President role to an internal executive with client and private-asset responsibilities. For investors, the move signals leadership continuity and potential emphasis on client-facing strategy and private alternatives under a leader with consulting and wealth-management experience. The company disclosed the change via an 8-K and a press release (Regulation FD), which is the formal public notice investors and analysts use to update leadership profiles and assess strategic focus.