BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Investment Management, a company
of Manulife Investment Management, has announced the addition
of two new independent trustees to the Board of Trustees of the
John Hancock Group of Funds effective immediately. The new
trustees, William K. Bacic and
Thomas R. Wright, bring deep
knowledge of financial services, with expertise in accounting and
audit, and capital markets and trading, respectively.
A retired Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Bacic served as New
England Managing Partner of a major independent registered public
accounting firm, as well as a member of its U.S. Executive
Committee, and has deep financial and accounting expertise. He also
served as the lead partner on the firm's largest financial services
companies, primarily focused on the investment management industry
and mutual funds. In addition, Mr. Bacic brings expertise on
corporate governance and regulatory matters. He has also previously
served as a board member and audit committee chair of a large
global asset management company.
A retired Chief Operating Officer of a significant capital
markets firm and a former Director of Equities and Executive
Committee Member, Mr. Wright has deep executive, investment
banking, portfolio management, securities brokerage, and equity
research expertise. He has also served as the Global Head of
Trading and Head of European Equity Trading and Sales Trading at an
investment bank and asset manager and has substantial securities
industry and international trading and markets expertise.
"We're excited to appoint William and Thomas as new trustees as
we feel their backgrounds and experience will bring additional
insights and perspectives to navigate the complexities of the
current financial landscape," said Dr. Hassell McClellan, Chairperson of the Board of
Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds. "I am confident that
their contributions will further strengthen and guide the strategic
direction of our funds and help to deliver long-term value to our
shareholders."
About John Hancock Investment Management
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors
through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive
in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized
asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment
oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of
time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a
heritage of financial stewardship.
About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is the brand for the global
wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial
Corporation. Our mission is to make decisions easier and lives
better by empowering investors for a better tomorrow. Serving more
than 17 million individuals, institutions, and retirement plan
members, we believe our global reach, complementary businesses, and
the strength of our parent company position us to help investors
capitalize on today's emerging global trends. We provide our
clients access to public and private investment solutions across
equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternative, and
sustainability-linked strategies, such as natural capital, to help
them make more informed financial decisions and achieve their
investment objectives. Not all offerings are available in all
jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit
manulifeim.com.
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