Abrdn names interim chief Jason Windsor as group CEO
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LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) -Asset manager Abrdn ABDN.L named interim boss Jason Windsor as its new chief executive officer on Tuesday, formally handing the ex-Aviva AV.L executive the task of rebooting its finances and performance.
Windsor took on therole of interim CEO in May, after predecessor Stephen Bird abruptly stepped down.
Abrdn, one of Britain's best-known fund firms,has come under strain in recent years, reporting more than 10 billion pounds ($13.08 billion) of outflows over each of the last two years, although it has provided encouragement to investors this year by beating performance forecasts and starting to axe costs.
Douglas Flint, chairman of Abrdn, said Windsor was the "the unanimous choice" of the board to lead the company in its next phase.
"He has made a huge impression both internally and externally since he joined Abrdn, particularly as someone whose actions evidence he cares deeply about our clients and customers and our people," Flint said.
Ian Jenkins will continue in the role of Abrdn's interim group chief financial officer and a search process for a permanent appointment into the group chief financial officer role will now begin, the company said.
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Reporting by Chandini Monnappa in Bengaluru, Sinead Cruise and Iain Withers in London; Editing by Rashmi Aich and Amanda Cooper
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