Co-CEOs appointed at GW&K Investment Management

Co-CEOs appointed at GW&K Investment Management
Thomas Powers, Bill Roberts share top spot; Harold Kotler becomes chairman effective July 1.
JUN 28, 2022

Boston-based GW&K Investment Management has appointed current co-presidents Thomas Powers and Bill Roberts the firm’s co-CEOs, replacing Harold G. Kotler who will become the firm’s chairman effective July 1.

Kotler, a founder of the firm, was the architect and chief strategist of its municipal bond investment strategy. He will continue to chair the investment committee.

“I am deeply proud of all we’ve accomplished together, including building trusted client relationships, giving back to our community and growing our business," Kotler said.

Powers and Roberts joined GW&K in the mid-1990s and were appointed co-presidents in 2006.

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