Henderson appoints Portfolio Manager - Global Natural Resources

Henderson Global Investors has hired Darko Kuzmanovic as senior portfolio manager, global natural resources. He will join the Henderson team on 1 December 2015, reporting to David Whitten, head of global natural resources. The appointment comes after the announcement that 90 West founder and MD Clive Landale, who launched the fund now known as the Henderson Global Natural Resources Fund, is stepping down after seven years.

Darko has more than 21 years of experience in global resources markets, both within the industry and as an investment professional, most recently as a partner at Caledonia Resources Management and as a portfolio manager at Colonial First State. Prior to that Darko was a portfolio manager at David Tice & Associates, based in Vancouver, and was previously part of the global resources team at Zurich-Scudder.

Commenting on the appointment, David Whitten said: "We are thrilled to have someone of Darko's experience join the Henderson team. Having worked with Darko previously, I know his insights will have real impact for our investors. I would also like to acknowledge Clive Landale, who founded 90 West and has made a significant contribution to our success, We wish him all the best as he returns to his passion of being on the land."