GW&K Investment Management Co-CEO Announces Plans to Retire
BOSTON, MA – April 15, 2025 – GW&K Investment Management (GW&K), an entrepreneurial-driven investment management firm offering active equity and fixed-income investment solutions to meet the needs of a diverse client base, today announced that Bill Roberts, Co-CEO, will retire as of year-end, December 31, 2025.
“Reflecting on 31 remarkable years with GW&K, including the privilege of serving as co-CEO, I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved, as well as the groundwork we’ve laid for what’s yet to come,” said Bill Roberts. “There is no doubt in my mind that GW&K will continue to grow and thrive as the best-in-class firm it’s become.”
Roberts has played a pivotal role in the firm’s transformation, as it grew from a $500 million company to a diversified asset manager exceeding $50 billion, while often navigating challenging markets. He joined the firm in 1994 as a vice president and director of operations, before advancing to co-president in 2006 and later being appointed co-CEO in 2022. As co-CEO, Roberts has had responsibility for GW&K’s business operations, overseeing finance, compliance, information technology, operations, human resources, and administration functions.
“Bill’s contributions to the firm have been instrumental in shaping its growth, reputation, and success,” said Tom Powers, co-CEO of GW&K. “It has been a pleasure to lead the firm with him. I know all of GW&K joins me in wishing Bill the very best in retirement.”
In accordance with the firm’s succession plans, Bill’s responsibilities will be assumed by Tom Powers. Powers will continue as the firm’s sole CEO.
About GW&K Investment Management
GW&K was founded in 1974 to offer innovative investment solutions consistent with its clients’ objectives. Through the years, the firm has successfully introduced a range of equity and fixed income strategies, all of which are actively managed, research-driven and guided by a clear and disciplined investment process. Today, GW&K manages equity and fixed income strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, public funds, endowments, foundations, and financial institutions. As of March 31, 2025, GW&K had $51.6 billion in assets under management.
