– UK, London – Man Group (LON: EMG | OTC: MNGPF), the global, technology-empowered active investment management firm, today announced the appointment of Robyn Grew to its Board of Directors as CEO effective on 1st September 2023, succeeding Luke Ellis who decided to retire.
“I know I speak for the entire Board when I say what a pleasure it is to be able to announce Robyn Grew as the next CEO of Man Group. Robyn is a dynamic, strategic leader with deep operational and commercial expertise, who knows the firm inside-out and is the perfect fit to take the firm on the next phase of its journey,” said Board Chair, John Cryan.
Anne Wade, Chair Designate, added: “I am excited by Robyn’s vision and ambition for Man Group as a global, active investment firm, as well as her undeniable passion for creating a collaborative and diverse culture at the firm. Having worked closely with Robyn for over three years, I have seen what a strategic thinker she is, continually improving some of the firm’s most complex areas. I look forward to working together even more closely once we have both assumed our new roles later in the year.”
About Robyn Grew
Robyn Grew is currently President of Man Group and a member of the Senior Executive Committee, based in the US. She has significant operational and financial services experience as well as a strong track record of demonstrating strategic vision and leadership. During her 14 years at Man Group, Robyn has managed the solutions business, overseen trading and execution as well as acted as Group COO, Head of ESG, and General Counsel. Her wide-ranging responsibilities, spanning from investment divisions, risk, and technology to legal, infrastructure, and operations, have provided her with broad experience and a deep understanding of the business. She has been integral to the firm’s global strategic expansion and oversaw the reorganization of Man Group’s corporate structure in 2019 to better align it with the global footprint of the business. She has also spearheaded the firm’s diversity program, Drive.
Before joining the firm in 2009, Robyn Grew held senior positions at investment banks Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers and LIFFE, the largest futures and options exchange in London – since renamed the ICE Futures Europe. These roles saw her based for periods in New York, London, and Tokyo giving her broad, global experience.
Robyn Grew said: “It is an absolute honour to be taking on the role of CEO at Man Group. During more than a decade working at the firm, it has developed into a world-leading, technologically brilliant, active investment firm with a fantastically collegiate culture. I look forward to building on that to ensure the firm remains positioned at the forefront of active investing, attracting top talent, and delivering for our clients and shareholders alike. Luke has been an incredible ally and mentor to me and I am excited to be able to follow in his footsteps into this new role.”
About Man Group
Man Group is a global, technology-empowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London, we manage $144.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.
We invest across diverse strategies and asset classes, with a mix of long-only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis, across liquid and private markets. Our investment teams work within Man Group’s single operating platform, enabling them to invest with a high degree of empowerment while benefiting from the collaboration, strength, and resources of the entire firm. Our platform is underpinned by advanced technology, supporting our investment teams at every stage of their process, including alpha generation, portfolio management, trade execution, and risk management.
Our clients and the millions of retirees and savers they represent are at the heart of everything we do. We form deep and long-lasting relationships and create tailored solutions to help meet their unique needs.
Source: https://www.man.com/
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