Alex Hoctor-Duncan, head of BlackRock's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) retail business, has decided to leave the firm, having first joined in 1997.
According to the group, Hoctor-Duncan will take a break before exploring future career opportunities. The head of EMEA retail post will be taken over by co-head of ETF Sales EMEA Michael Gruener with immediate effect, though Hoctor-Duncan will remain available throughout Q3 to ensure a smooth transition. Hoctor-Duncan joined the firm 20 years ago, including his years at Mercury Asset Management and Merrill Lynch Investment Management (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Former Treasury official to oversee BlackRock'sBrexit plans At MLIM he was head of the UK retail busi...
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