London – Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG, “Janus Henderson”, “the Company”) today announced several upcoming retirements from the Company’s Board of Directors. Richard Gillingwater, Chair of the Board, will retire effective 31 December 2022, and non-executive directors Lawrence (Larry) Kochard and Jeffrey (Jeff) Diermeier will retire effective 3 November 2022. The Company also announced the appointments of Alison Quirk, Anne Sheehan, and John Cassaday as independent non-executive directors, effective 3 November 2022. The Company will announce Richard’s successor in due course.
“Over nine years, Richard has been a greatly dedicated and highly respected member of our Board. We have all benefitted from his insightful counsel, substantial expertise, and unwavering commitment to the success of Janus Henderson,” said Ali Dibadj, Chief Executive Officer. “Richard’s strong leadership led to the creation of Janus Henderson, a leading global platform well-positioned for its next phase of growth and innovation. We are grateful for all Richard has done for Janus Henderson and its clients. I also extend my gratitude to Larry and Jeff, whose dedication and business acumen have deeply impacted the firm’s strategic direction over the years.”
“It has been a privilege and an honour to serve on the Board of Janus Henderson, and I now feel the time is right to hand over the reins to a successor who will continue to steward this firm into its next growth phase,” said Richard Gillingwater. “It is a testament to Janus Henderson’s excellent reputation and a continuation of its Board’s rich legacy that we welcome such experienced, global leaders to help foster Janus Henderson’s continued success. Alison, Anne, and John represent the highest calibre of values-based leadership, bringing in-depth and varied expertise to help guide and position the Company for continued growth.”
After today’s appointments and retirements come into effect, the Company’s total number of directors will remain at 11, of whom 10 are independent non-executive directors, six were appointed in 2022 (55% of the Board), and five are female (45% of the Board). The company believes these changes bring a diverse set of new perspectives into the board room.
Today’s appointments include:
Alison Quirk – Independent Non-Executive Director
Anne Sheehan – Independent Non-Executive Director
John Cassaday – Independent Non-Executive Director
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Janus Henderson Group is a leading global active asset manager dedicated to helping investors achieve long-term financial goals through a broad range of investment solutions, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative asset class strategies.
At 30 June 2022, Janus Henderson had approximately US$300 billion in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 23 cities worldwide. Headquartered in London, the company is listed on the NYSE and the ASX.
Source: Janus Henderson Group plc