Mark Barnett is head of UK equities at Invesco Perpetual, based in Henley-on-Thames. He is responsible for the management of a number of UK equity portfolios, with a focus on the management of open- and closed-ended vehicles. Barnett began his investment career with Mercury Asset Management in 1992 and joined Invesco in 1996. He is one of the firm's most experienced fund managers, specialising in UK equity income investing.
In 2017, he stood down as manager of the £230m Keystone investment trust, transferring responsibility over to fellow equities manager James Goldstone.
£1.2bn trust will be run by Charles Luke
Could lead to better understanding of the Invesco proposition
Follows 'comprehensive review'
Deal could be finalised within weeks
Radical changes could be on the horizon
Could spell bottom for value, say experts
Follows 'an extended period of underperformance'
98% of intended trading completed by new manager