Investment Association chief steps down
08 October 2015 London
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The chief executive of the Investment Association has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.
Daniel Godfrey was appointed as chief executive in December 2012.
The Investment Association, whose UK investment manager members collectively manage more than £5.5 trillion in assets, has named Guy Sears, currently director of risk, compliance and legal, will take over as chief executive on an interim basis until a permanent replacement for Godfrey is appointed.
Helena Morrissey, chair of the Investment Association, commented: “The board would like to thank Godfrey for his significant contribution to the Investment Association. During his time Godfrey has driven a number of important initiatives, including the transformative merger with ABI Investment Affairs.”
“His commitment and passion for our industry is widely admired by all those who have worked with him. We owe him a great debt of gratitude and wish him the very best for the future."
Daniel Godfrey was appointed as chief executive in December 2012.
The Investment Association, whose UK investment manager members collectively manage more than £5.5 trillion in assets, has named Guy Sears, currently director of risk, compliance and legal, will take over as chief executive on an interim basis until a permanent replacement for Godfrey is appointed.
Helena Morrissey, chair of the Investment Association, commented: “The board would like to thank Godfrey for his significant contribution to the Investment Association. During his time Godfrey has driven a number of important initiatives, including the transformative merger with ABI Investment Affairs.”
“His commitment and passion for our industry is widely admired by all those who have worked with him. We owe him a great debt of gratitude and wish him the very best for the future."
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