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Virtus Investment Partners Announces Rick Smirl Has Joined As Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
May 3, 2021 GMT
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HARTFORD, Conn., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS), which operates a multi-boutique asset management business, today announced that Rick Smirl has joined the company as executive vice president, chief operating officer, and member of the senior leadership team.
Smirl, who has more than 20 years of experience in the asset management industry, will lead the company’s product management, oversight, and development activities and have responsibility for the investment operations and information technology functions. He will also work with affiliated managers and subadvisers as the company focuses on continuing to grow by developing and introducing compelling new products and further optimizing business support services. He assumes responsibilities previously managed by Frank Waltman, executive vice president, who retired in March after 30 years of service.