Kevin Dolan
JANUS HENDERSON GROUPAbout Kevin Dolan
Kevin Dolan is an independent, non-executive director of Janus Henderson Group plc (JHG), age 71, serving since 2017. He currently sits on the Audit Committee and the Governance & Nominations Committee, with deep expertise in asset management, executive leadership, strategy/M&A, and financial oversight; he holds a BS in Business Administration from Georgetown University . The Board reported 6 meetings in 2024 with 100% overall director attendance, indicating strong engagement across the board .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA | Chief Executive Officer | pre-2001 | Led global asset manager operations and strategy |
| AXA Investment Management | Global Deputy Chief Executive Officer | pre-2001 | Senior leadership of multinational asset management platform |
| Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management | Chief Executive | 2001–2004 | Led firm’s strategic and operational transformation |
| Bank of Ireland Group (Asset Management division) | Chief Executive | 2004–2007 | Led asset management division across multiple geographies |
| La Fayette Investment Management (UK) Ltd. | Chief Executive | 2007–2009 | CEO of UK investment manager |
| Meeschaert Gestion Privée (Paris) | Director | 2011–2015 | Board-level oversight at private wealth manager |
| Alliance Capital (public company) | Director | 1995–2001 | Prior public company directorship |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (public company) | Director | 1996–2000 | Prior public company directorship |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anafin LLC | Founding Partner | Not disclosed | Strategic investing/operational expertise |
| One Peak Partners | Senior Advisor | 2012–current | Advises on growth equity and M&A |
Board Governance
- Committee memberships: Audit; Governance & Nominations; both committees are entirely independent per NYSE standards .
- Committee attendance: Audit Committee met 6 times in 2024 with 100% attendance; Governance & Nominations met 4 times with 100% attendance .
- Chairs: Audit Committee chaired by Leslie F. Seidman; Governance & Nominations chaired by Kalpana Desai .
- Independence: The Board affirmatively determined all directors except the CEO are independent; Dolan is classified as Independent .
- Board effectiveness signals:
- 6 Board meetings in 2024, 100% overall director attendance .
- Executive sessions of independent directors at each regularly scheduled Board and committee meeting .
- Overboarding limits: no more than 3 other public company boards; audit committee members on no more than 2 other audit committees; Board determined all directors are compliant .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount ($) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (FY2024) | 130,000 | Includes Board retainer plus committee membership fees |
| Standard Board Member Retainer (reference) | 100,000 | Annual cash; prorated as applicable |
| Committee Membership Fee (per committee, cash) | 15,000 | Per-committee annual fee |
| Chair Fees (reference) | Audit Chair $40,000; Other Committee Chair $20,000 | Dolan is not a chair |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award Type | Grant Date | Units/Shares | Vesting | Fair Value/Price | Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs (annual director grant) | May 3, 2024 | 4,579 | 1-year vesting | $32.76 grant-date fair market value | None (time-based) |
- Directors may receive stock awards in fully vested shares; directors who have met ownership requirements can elect to receive stock awards in cash (some directors opted for cash in 2024) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Current public company boards | None |
| Former public company boards | Alliance Capital (1995–2001); Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette (1996–2000) |
| Interlocks/conflicts | Board policy requires review of other board roles and potential conflicts; all directors deemed compliant with overboarding policy |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Asset management industry leadership across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia; former CEO of multiple global asset managers .
- Strategy and M&A: led transformational transactions across traditional asset management, alternatives, and private equity .
- Executive leadership and capital raising experience in multinational organizations .
- Financial and audit proficiency; Audit Committee service .
- Education: BS in Business Administration, Georgetown University .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned | 16,853 |
| Ownership as % of Outstanding | Less than 1% (based on 157,557,812 shares outstanding) |
| RSUs Outstanding (as of 12/31/2024) | 4,579 |
| Hedging/Pledging | Prohibited by Share Trading Policy (no hedging; no pledging; no margin accounts) |
| Director Ownership Guidelines | $400,000 within five years; Dolan not listed among exceptions, indicating compliance |
Footnote: Beneficial ownership includes unvested RSUs vesting within 60 days of March 10, 2025, and any options exercisable within 60 days .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths:
- Independent director with 40+ years of asset management leadership; brings strategy/M&A and financial oversight skills relevant to JHG’s business .
- Active governance participation: Audit and Governance & Nominations memberships; 100% committee attendance; board-wide 100% attendance in 2024 .
- Alignment mechanisms: director stock ownership guidelines ($400k within 5 years); hedging/pledging prohibited; equity grants are time-based RSUs with clear vesting .
- Potential concerns/RED FLAGS:
- A late Form 4 filing was noted for Kevin Dolan due to an administrative error related to the compulsory sale of CHESS Depository Interests upon ASX delisting (February 15, 2024). While minor and explained, late filings are monitored by governance-sensitive investors .
- No Item 404 related-party transactions disclosed involving Dolan; Audit Committee oversees related party policies and approvals, which mitigates conflict risk .
- Overall takeaway: Dolan appears to be an engaged, independent director with relevant industry and financial oversight experience, compliant ownership alignment, and strong attendance. Apart from the minor late Section 16 filing, there are no disclosed conflicts or related-party exposures specific to Dolan; his committee roles (including Audit’s explicit oversight of related-party transactions and climate/CSR disclosures) support board effectiveness and investor confidence .