BMO's Gary Potter retires after 40 years in investment industry

Remains exclusive consultant to BMO GAM

James Baxter-Derrington
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Co-head of BMO Global Asset Management’s multi-manager team Gary Potter is to retire after more than 40 years in the fund management industry.

Potter has taken the decision in order to spend more time with his family. He will remain with the firm over a transition period, which will see Rob Burdett assume sole leadership of the multi-manager team upon Potter's eventual retirement. Burdett will be supported by a team of eight, including four senior partners: Kelly Prior, Anthony Willis, Scott Spencer and Paul Green. Following his retirement, Potter will become a consultant exclusively to the BMO GAM multi-manager team. Potter said: "After 41 years in the industry, I believe now is a good time to reflect on my career and...

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