Columbia Threadneedle overhauls UK retail multi-manager team as Burdett exits

Kelly Prior and Scott Spencer to depart

Valeria Martinez
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Columbia Threadneedle has reorganised the portfolio management line-up of its UK retail multi-manager funds, following Rob Burdett’s decision to leave the firm.

Burdett, who has led the firm's UK retail funds' multi-manager investment team since its establishment in 2007, will depart in April after nearly 17 years. He will be succeeded by Paul Green, working alongside Adam Norris and Anthony Willis, to manage the Navigator and Lifestyle funds. The firm said Green and Norris have been "core members" of the team since its founding.  "I have really enjoyed working with my team and colleagues in our goal to deliver performance and service to clients over the past 17 years, and beyond," said Burdett.  "We have achieved much during this time, an...

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