Invesco's European equities head Jeff Taylor to retire

Will be replaced by John Surplice

Invesco’s European equities head Jeff Taylor will retire from his role at the end of 2020, after more than two decades at the Henley-on-Thames-based company, Investment Week has learned.

John Surplice, co-manager alongside Taylor on the Invesco European Equity fund, will take over Taylor's role as head of European equities. Invesco said the pair will work together for the rest of the year as co-heads before Surplice assumes the role solely from 1 January 2021. Invesco added the investment strategy and process across portfolios will remain unchanged. Mark Barnett leaves Invesco amid UK equity team restructure In addition, Invesco has hired James Rutland from Schroders for its European equities team. Rutland will co-manage the Invesco Pan European Focus Equity fund a...