Custis to take over Lazard UK Alpha and Omega as Willis leaves industry

Lazard MD and head of UK equities Tony Willis is retiring at the end of February next year in search...

Lazard MD and head of UK equities Tony Willis is retiring at the end of February next year in search of opportunities outside the industry. The 48-year-old's fund management responsibilities will be taken over by fellow MD and portfolio manager Alan Custis, primarily on UK Alpha and UK Omega. He will work with Alan Clifford and other senior colleagues, including Paul Mangat, who is senior vice president and product specialist on the UK equities team. Willis has been in the industry for over 25 years, nine of which have been with Lazards. Willis said: "I have had nine tremendous year...