– UK, London – Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG | ASX: JHG) today announced the additions of Nelson Peltz and Ed Garden to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective today, expanding the board to 12 members, of whom 11 are independent.
“Janus Henderson prides itself on its commitment to best-in-class corporate governance and active shareholder engagement. Board refreshment remains a longstanding priority and we are pleased to welcome Nelson and Ed to our Board of Directors. We look forward to benefitting from their deep industry experience, fresh perspectives, and valuable insights as we search for a new CEO and evaluate growth opportunities and expansion into new markets and products.” said Board Chairman, Richard Gillingwater.
Mr. Peltz is CEO and a Founding Partner of Trian Partners, while Mr. Garden is its CIO and a Founding Partner. Trian beneficially owns approximately 16.7% of Janus Henderson’s outstanding common stock.
Mr. Peltz and Mr. Garden commented: “As the Company’s largest shareholder, Trian believes strongly in the future of Janus Henderson. We see numerous operating and strategic opportunities ahead and look forward to working with the Janus Henderson Board and its leadership team to help Janus Henderson”
About Nelson Peltz
Mr. Peltz is CEO and a Founding Partner of Trian Partners. He serves as the non-executive Chairman of The Wendy’s Company and serves on the board of The Madison Square Garden Company. He previously served as a director of, among other companies, Invesco Ltd., Legg Mason, Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company, H.J. Heinz Company, Sysco Corporation, Mondelēz International, Ingersoll-Rand plc and MSG Networks, Inc.
About Ed Garden
Mr. Garden is CIO and a Founding Partner of Trian Partners. He serves as a director of the General Electric Company and previously served as a director of, among other companies, Invesco Ltd., Legg Mason, Inc., The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, Family Dollar Stores, Inc., Pentair plc, and The Wendy’s Company.
About Janus Henderson
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, quantitative equities, multi-asset, and alternative asset class strategies.
On 30 September 2021, Janus Henderson had approximately US$419 billion in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 25 cities worldwide. Headquartered in London, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange.
For more information: https://www.janushenderson.com/
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