Andrew Kitchen has joined MFS Investment Management as a senior managing director and head of Canadian distribution, effective immediately.
Kitchen succeeds Christine Girvan, who will retire in April after 15 years at MFS, said a news release Jan. 16.
Kitchen and Girvan will collaborate closely during the upcoming period to ensure a smooth transition for clients, the news release said.
Kitchen will oversee the firm’s institutional sales efforts for the Canadian market. He will also collaborate across MFS’ global distribution organization, including with consultant relations, global strategic accounts and relationship management to promote the firm’s institutional brand throughout Canada.
Kitchen was a partner and head of investment solutions at Mercer Canada.
A spokesperson for Mercer Canada said the firm is currently searching for Kitchen’s replacement.
MFS Investment Management had C$872.6 billion ($606.6 billion) in assets under management as of Dec. 31.