New head to take over MFS in September

Josh Barton, who is currently managing director, relationship manager and head of institutional sales will succeed Marian Poirier who will retire from MFS next April.

MFS global head of distribution Carol Geremia says Poirier has been working closely with Barton on the transition and will continue to do so until Q1 2024.

“We feel it is important to provide a lengthy transition period as it ensures both a smooth transition of responsibilities and an uninterrupted continuity of services to our clients.”.

Poirier, who has been with MFS for more than 20 years, says the firm’s diversification into fixed income is well under way and well prepared for its next phase.