Aviva hires Wood from Artemis

He replaces Chris Murphy on the fund and will also work developing the group's institutional UK equities business. The one-time Deutsche Asset Management head of UK equities starts on 1 October, where he will work among a 12-member team which manages about £6bn. Artemis Special Situations fund manager Derek Stuart has already assumed Wood's responsibility for the hedge fund. Aviva Investors head of UK Equities David Lis says: "We are looking forward to John making a significant contribution to the team as he is well known in the investment management industry. "I am confident hi...