GW&K Investment Management Names Michael Clare New President

Boston, MA (March 3, 2026) – GW&K Investment Management (GW&K), a $52.8 billion Boston-based investment management firm offering active equity and fixed-income investment solutions to meet the needs of a diverse client base, today announced that Michael Clare has been promoted to President.

In his role as President, Clare will drive the firm’s strategic priorities with a focus on enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening organizational capabilities, and supporting long-term growth. Clare, who is a Partner of the firm, will also lead all Sales, Marketing, Client Service and Distribution efforts, ensuring sustained market leadership. He will continue to serve on the firm’s Management Committee and reports to CEO, Thomas F.X. Powers.

“For 15 years, Michael has been an essential member of GW&K, consistently demonstrating unwavering dedication to our clients and our organization,” said Powers. “As we look ahead, we know his steady leadership and strategic vision will play a vital role in ensuring the firm remains strong, resilient, and positioned for whatever challenges and opportunities the market may bring.”

Clare joined GW&K in 2010 to establish and lead GW&K’s institutional business channel and was named a Partner of the firm in 2018. He has had overall responsibility for global business development, consultant relations, and relationship management, enhancing GW&K’s market presence and growing institutional assets to more than $11 billion. The role of Co-President was previously held by Powers until his promotion to Co-CEO in 2022.

Prior to joining GW&K, Clare held several senior roles in institutional client relationship management and business development. Most recently Clare was Vice President and Relationship Manager at The Boston Company Asset Management. In this role, he had responsibility for institutional business development and client management across the Mid-Atlantic region. Prior to that, he was Director of Client Management at Investors Bank & Trust and spent six years at Putnam Investments managing institutional relationships, including corporate and public plan sponsors, endowments, and foundations.

Clare earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. He holds Series 7 and 63 Licenses with FINRA.

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 December 31, 2025, GW&K had $52.8 billion in assets under management. www.gwkinvest.com