Mackenzie hires new EVP of distribution

Brian Gooding is Mackenzie Investments’ new executive vice president, head of distribution.

His first day on the job will be February 10. He’ll lead retail, strategic alliance and institutional sales.

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Gooding has more than 25 years of leadership experience in financial services. Most recently he was senior vice president and general manager of affinity markets at Manulife Financial. He also served as vice president of wealth management and senior vice-president of distribution at Manulife. He’s also worked at Fidelity Investments Canada and RBC Dominion Securities.

Blake Moore, who currently holds the position, is returning to the U.S. but will help during the transition.

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