Gartmore poaches New Star's Wagstaff

Wagstaff takes up the global head of distribution position, reporting to president and chief executive Jeff Meyer. He has also become a member of the independent fund manager’s board and executive committee. “Phil has a strong track record of building, managing and leading distribution businesses at some of the most successful fund management groups, and this will be invaluable to us as we accelerate the growth and development of our business,” Meyer says. Paul Feeney, Gartmore’s incumbent head of distribution, will consider other opportunities within the firm. Wagstaff’s former rol...