Josh Barton will replace Marian Poirier, who is retiring after 30 years in the industry.
Josh Barton and Marian Poirier.
MFS Investment Management has announced that managing director, relationship manager, and head of institutional sales Josh Barton will become the new managing director and head of Australia and New Zealand, effective September 1, 2023.
He succeeds Marian Poirier, senior managing director and head of Australia and New Zealand, who will retire from MFS in April 2024.
Commenting on this organisational change, MFS global head of distribution Carol Geremia said: “Marian … has been a great asset to the firm and the wider investment community.
“As part of MFS’s transparent approach to long-term succession planning, Marian has been working closely with Josh on the transition and will continue to do so through until Q1 2024.”
Commenting on her retirement, Marian said: ‘I am privileged to have worked with MFS for over 20 years. I feel proud of our accomplishments and happy to be handing over the reins at such an exciting point in MFS’ journey in Australia and New Zealand.
“The diversification into fixed income is well under way, and the team headed up by Josh is well prepared for the next phase. Josh has played a key role in solidifying our presence across the region and helping to foster our local culture.”
Barton has more than 22 years of industry experience. He joined MFS in 2012 and is responsible for leading the firm’s sales efforts involving institutional investors in Australia and New Zealand. Before joining the firm, he spent 11 years at BlackRock, holding several roles, including director and senior account manager in the global client group. He started his career in the financial services industry in 2001.
Barton said: “I am committed to being a strong leader for the team and continuing to serve our clients with what I believe to be best-in-class investment solutions.”
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