Gladstone Investment appoints Erika Highland as President

Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) confirmed on October 1, 2026, that Erika Highland has officially assumed the role of President. The appointment, which was initially disclosed on March 23, 2026, took effect on the same date that David Dullum stepped down from the presidency. Dullum remains with the firm in his current capacity as Chief Executive Officer.

The leadership transition places Highland at the head of the company's operational and investment strategy. Highland, who is 46 years old, had served as the company's Executive Vice President from March 2026 through September 30, 2026. Before that, she held the position of Senior Managing Director from October 2023 until March 2026. Her promotion marks a continuation of her long-standing tenure with the Gladstone Companies, where she joined in August 2005.

During her time with the firm, Highland has led investment activities for numerous portfolio companies. Her responsibilities have spanned sourcing, transaction execution, portfolio management, and exit strategies. In addition to her executive role at Gladstone Investment Corporation, she has served and continues to serve on the boards of directors for various past and current portfolio companies.

Before joining the Gladstone Companies, Highland worked in investment banking at Wells Fargo Retail Finance and A.G. Edwards. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Boston College.

The change in executive leadership was reported on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing was signed by Taylor Ritchie, who serves as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Gladstone Investment Corporation is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and its securities trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol GAIN. The company also lists three classes of notes on the exchange: 4.875% Notes due 2028 (GAINZ), 7.875% Notes due 2030 (GAINI), and 7.125% Notes due 2031 (GAING).