James Lowry to Join Janus Henderson as Global Chief Operating Officer

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Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) has appointed James Lowry as Global Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2021. Lowry brings over 25 years of experience from State Street, where he led the Chief Operating Officer role for State Street Alpha. His responsibilities will include overseeing operations, technology, data governance, and strategic vendor oversight. CEO Dick Weil expressed excitement about Lowry's skills in technology transformation, which they believe will enhance operational excellence. Janus Henderson currently manages approximately US$405 billion in assets.

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• Appointment of James Lowry as Global Chief Operating Officer to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lowry's extensive experience in technology transformation is expected to positively impact the company.

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Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) announces the appointment of James Lowry (J.R.) to the newly created role of Global Chief Operating Officer at Janus Henderson Group plc. James Lowry has over 25 years of relevant global experience and joins the firm from State Street where he currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer of State Street Alpha, State Street’s front-to-back investment management platform division. James Lowry will join the firm on 1 October 2021, will be based in London and will report to Dick Weil, CEO of Janus Henderson.

As part of his new role, James Lowry will oversee operations, technology, data governance and architecture, change management and strategic vendor oversight. He will further strengthen our leadership team, in the delivery of operational excellence and transformation. In addition, James will join the firm’s Executive Committee.

Dick Weil, Chief Executive Officer of Janus Henderson said: “We are excited to welcome James Lowry to our firm, his strong technology transformation experience and exceptional process improvement skills will further accelerate our pursuit of achieving Simple Excellence for our clients.”

James Lowry commented: “I’m delighted to join a firm with an impeccable reputation for excellence and true client focus. In my new role I will be focusing on delivering innovative processes to continue to enhance existing frameworks and use my experience in operations and technology to build out the next generation of data-driven, customer-centric operating models.”

About Janus Henderson
Janus Henderson Group is a leading global active asset manager dedicated to helping investors achieve long-term financial goals through a broad range of investment solutions, including equities, fixed income, quantitative equities, multi-asset and alternative asset class strategies.

At 31 March 2021, Janus Henderson had approximately US$405 billion in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 25 cities worldwide. Headquartered in London, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Operating Officer of Janus Henderson Group JHG?

James Lowry has been appointed as the Global Chief Operating Officer at Janus Henderson Group.

What will James Lowry oversee at Janus Henderson Group JHG?

James Lowry will oversee operations, technology, data governance, and strategic vendor oversight.

When does James Lowry start his role at Janus Henderson Group JHG?

James Lowry will join Janus Henderson Group on October 1, 2021.

What is Janus Henderson Group's asset under management?

As of March 31, 2021, Janus Henderson Group manages approximately US$405 billion in assets.