Janus Henderson Investors has appointed Richard Graham as global head of consultant relations to be responsible for driving the firm’s engagement with investment consultants on a global basis, developing and executing a coordinated coverage model.
In the newly-created role based in London, he would report to Nick Adams, global head of institutional.
He would also have direct managerial responsibility for the UK based consultant relations team.
Graham had over 20 years’ investment management experience, most recently at Schroders, where he held various senior roles including head of US consultant relations, head of UK and Ireland consultant relations, and global head of consultant relationships.
“Richard’s hire marks an important step in the continued growth of our institutional team, where we are dedicated to securing first-rate individuals to drive the development of this business,” Adams said.
“The arrival of Richard will allow us to further build upon our relationships with investment consultants across the globe, working alongside our local sales and client relationship teams.”
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