Jason Mackay to leave GLG at end of year

Jason Mackay, co-head of the UK equity business at GLG Partners, is to leave the group at the end of this year.

The 37-year old Mackay, who plans to spend more time with his family, will remain invested in the UK strategies he oversees with John White. Mackay will also take on a consulting role with the $22.2bn manager. "I have greatly enjoyed my time at GLG, but have decided to move on and spend more time with my family," he says. "I have great belief in the abilities of the UK team, and look forward to a long association both as a consultant and an investor." White will continue to oversee the UK equity products. Pierre Lagrange, GLG partner and co-founder, says: "Our UK investment t...