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Gabelli Trust Activates Succession Plan After Leader’s Illness

Story Highlights
  • Mario J. Gabelli was hospitalized after a March 19, 2026 medical incident, and while he is recovering, there is no set timeline for his return.
  • GAMCO activated its succession plan on March 22, 2026, installing Christopher J. Marangi as president and shifting fund portfolio leadership to the Gabelli Value team to ensure operational continuity.
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Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust of Benef Interest ( (GGZ) ) has issued an update.

On March 19, 2026, Mario J. Gabelli, the Fund’s Trustee, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, suffered a medical incident after a day of events in New York City and was hospitalized for observation and testing. His condition has been reported as improving and he is on the road to recovery, although there is no clear timeline for his return.

On March 22, 2026, GAMCO implemented its long-standing succession plan, appointing Christopher J. Marangi as President of GAMCO while day-to-day operations continue to be led by co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson alongside Marangi. During Gabelli’s absence, the Gabelli Value team Co-Chief Investment Officers, Kevin V. Dreyer and Marangi, are leading the portfolio management team for the Fund, signaling operational continuity and stability for stakeholders despite the leadership’s temporary change.

More about Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust of Benef Interest

Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust of Benef Interest is an investment fund advised by Gabelli Funds, LLC, part of GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund focuses on value-oriented portfolios in global small- and mid-cap equities, drawing on the Gabelli Value team’s expertise in fundamental, value-driven asset management for its investors.

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