Pursglove to join Artemis as head of retail

Artemis has poached Richard Pursglove from Goldman Sachs Asset Management to head its retail business.

Reporting to head of asset gathering Dick Turpin, Pursglove (pictured) will be responsible for the expansion of Artemis' retail distribution strategy when he joins in September of this year. "[Pursglove] will bring enormous experience, character, drive and determination, along with an energy and distinctive charm that are well recognised in our industry. His contribution will be significant to Artemis continuing to meet our clients' needs," said Turpin. Pursglove joined Goldman Sachs AM in October 2011 as head of UK third party distribution, having previously been head of UK retail at...