Schroders CEO Peter Harrison to be chair of Investment Association board

Henderson's Andrew Formica named deputy

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Schroders chief executive Peter Harrison has been named incoming chair of the board of the Investment Association, replacing current chair Helena Morrissey when she steps down on 1 May.

The organisation also announced that Henderson Group's chief executive Andrew Formica will become deputy chair, effective from the same date. Morrissey is stepping down from her role as she joins Legal & General Investment Management as head of personal investing. Harrison (pictured) said: "As the incoming chair of the board of the Investment Association, I look forward to continuing to work closely with Chris Cummings and the rest of the team.  "Our industry is experiencing a period of significant change and it is important we work together to ensure we meet our responsibilities t...

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