Altisource Asset Management Corporation Announces William C. Erbey Will Step Down as Chairman of the Board; Appoints Ashish Pandey as New Chairman
FREDERIKSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altisource Asset Management Corporation ("AAMC" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT:AAMC) today announced that William C. Erbey is stepping down from his position as Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective January 16, 2015. The Company also announced that Ashish Pandey, Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman, effective January 16, 2015. Mr. Erbey, who has been Chairman since inception, is stepping down in connection with the Consent Order entered into by Ocwen Financial Corporation with the New York Department of Financial Services.
William C. Erbey said, "I am confident of the prospects for AAMC as it continues to build Altisource Residential Corporation's business and develop additional managed clients and revenue streams."
Ashish Pandey, Chief Executive Officer, stated "We are extremely appreciative of the guidance and vision Bill has provided as Chairman. Under Bill's leadership, AAMC has built a strong foundation as an asset manager."
Mr. Pandey has been a Director of AAMC and has served as the Chief Executive Officer of AAMC and Altisource Residential Corporation since December 2012.
About AAMC
AAMC is an asset management company that provides portfolio management and corporate governance services to investment vehicles. Additional information is available at www.altisourceamc.com.
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CONTACT: Robin N. Lowe Chief Financial Officer T: 1-345-815-9919 E: Robin.Lowe@AltisourceAMC.com