MutualFundWire.com: Calamos Taps A Familiar Face as CFO

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Calamos Taps A Familiar Face as CFO

Calamos Asset Management has picked a permanent chief financial officer. Cristina Wasiak, who became interim finance chief in April, has taken over the position on a permanent basis. She will also hold the titles of senior vice president and treasurer. Patrick Dudasik who previously held the position, retired in August of last year.

Company Press Release

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calamos Asset Management, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLMS - News) announced that it has named Cristina Wasiak to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Cristina Wasiak, who has been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer since April 7, 2008, will assume her responsibilities September 1. Wasiak was the Chief Financial Officer of T. Rowe Price Group for three years and has held senior management positions at several companies, including, KeyCorp, ABN AMRO North America, Inc. and Citigroup. Wasiak holds an MBA from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University.

John P. Calamos, Sr., Chairman, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer, said, "During Cris's tenure as Interim CFO she has demonstrated her broad financial experience and background in our industry. She will be a welcome addition to our senior management team."

About Calamos Asset Management

Calamos Asset Management, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLMS - News) is a diversified investment management firm offering equity, fixed-income, convertible and alternative investment strategies, among others. The firm serves institutions and individuals via separately managed accounts and open-end and closed-end funds, offering a risk-managed approach to capital appreciation and income-producing strategies. For more information, visit http://www.calamos.com.