Roger Thompson is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Janus Henderson Group, bringing over 28 years of experience in finance and asset management to the table. He has a strong background, earning a B.A. in accountancy and economics from Exeter...

Roger Thompson is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Janus Henderson Group, bringing over 28 years of experience in finance and asset management to the table. He has a strong background, earning a B.A. in accountancy and economics from Exeter University. Before taking the CEO role, Roger was the Chief Financial Officer, where he led financial strategies and contributed to the company’s overall management since 2017. He's known for leading significant changes and maintaining a focus on financial discipline. During his tenure, Janus Henderson demonstrated solid performance, with total shareholder returns leading the industry standards. In 2022, Roger's total compensation was approximately $2.8 million, which included an annual cash bonus of about $941,000 based on performance metrics. Under his leadership, the company was able to streamline costs and improve asset retention rates, even in turbulent times. Roger's career before Janus Henderson includes tenures at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he developed a deep understanding of markets across various regions including Tokyo and Singapore.