Columbia Threadneedle's Kris Keller to replace Brian Lavin as head of U.S. high yield

Brian Lavin, senior portfolio manager and head of Columbia Threadneedle’s $19 billion high yield business, will retire in March after more than 30 years with the firm, according to a statement from the company.

Kris Keller, a senior portfolio manager on the high yield team, will become head of U.S. high yield upon Lavin’s retirement.

Columbia Threadneedle reported global assets under management of $645.4 billion as of June 30.