Cohen & Steers Appoints Amit Muni as New CFO, Replacing Interim Leader
CNS sits 24% above its 52-week low of $58.39.
Summary
Cohen & Steers announced the appointment of Amit Muni, an experienced financial executive from CI Financial and WisdomTree, as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 8, 2026. This move brings a permanent, seasoned leader to a critical executive role.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · CNS
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New CFO Appointed
Amit Muni has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 8, 2026.
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Experienced Leader
Mr. Muni previously served as CFO for CI Financial Corp. and WisdomTree, Inc., bringing over two decades of experience in asset and wealth management.
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Replaces Interim CFO
Mr. Muni succeeds Michael Donohue, who served as Interim CFO since October 17, 2025, and will continue in his role as Controller.
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Competitive Compensation Package
Mr. Muni will receive an annual base salary of $450,000, a guaranteed annual bonus of $2,050,000 for 2026 and 2027, and an RSU award valued at $860,000 to compensate for forfeited equity from his former employer.
Analysis · CNS · Finance
The appointment of Amit Muni as CFO is a positive development for Cohen & Steers. His extensive background as CFO at other public asset and wealth management firms like CI Financial and WisdomTree brings valuable experience in financial operations, strategy, and investor relations. This move provides stability and long-term leadership to the finance department, replacing an interim CFO. The competitive compensation package, including a significant RSU award to offset forfeited equity, underscores the company's commitment to attracting top-tier talent.
At the time of this filing, CNS was trading at $72.15 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.7B. The 52-week trading range was $58.39 to $79.49. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.