Icahn Enterprises Chief Executive Steps Down After Seven Months

Aris Kekedjian is stepping down as chief executive officer of billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s Icahn Enterprises LP just seven months after getting the position.

Kekedjian, a former General Electric Co. executive appointed to the role in April, is resigning due to “certa

WATCH: Icahn Enterprises CEO David Willetts discusses replacing Aris Kekedjian as CEO.

Source: Bloomberg

in personal family issues” that made it impossible for him permanently relocate to Florida, according to a statement Monday. Icahn Enterprises said it’s promoting Chief Financial Officer David Willetts to CEO.

Aris Kekedjian

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“I appreciate my experience at Icahn Enterprises and wish everyone at the firm much success,” Kekedjian said in a statement announcing the transition.

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