In his new role Apel will report to Rob Gambi, chief investment officer, who will join Henderson in early 2014.
Apel joined Henderson in 2005 as head of interest rates, and currently serves as chair of its fixed income investment strategy group, Henderson’s group of senior bond investors responsible for diversified fixed income portfolios such as Henderson Total Return Bond Fund and Henderson Absolute Return Bond Fund.
On the back of Apel’s appointment, James McAlevey will take over as head of the interest rates team, supported by Mitul Patel who becomes his deputy.
