Legg Mason's Sullivan, Dewhart reportedly among CEO candidates

Two current Legg Mason executives, including the company’s interim CEO, could be among the contenders for the permanent CEO job at the Baltimore money manager.

Acting CEO Joseph Sullivan and Ronald Dewhurst, senior executive vice president, are among those being considered for the top job at Legg Mason (NYSE: LM), Reuters reported Monday, citing unnamed sources.

Legg Mason tapped Sullivan, the company’s global head of distribution to replace Mark R. Fetting on an interim basis after Fetting…