John Rugg

John Rugg is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the investment management sector. Currently serving as the Senior UK Institutional & Wholesale Marketing Manager at AXA Investment Managers since April 2022, John is responsible for developing the UK marketing strategy and driving business growth. Previous roles include Product Marketing Consultant at BNY Mellon Investment Management, Head of UK Wholesale Marketing at GAM Investments, and Associate Director of Marketing for Global DC at Fidelity. Additionally, John held significant positions at BlackRock, where responsibilities included managing the UK Retail Marketing function as Director and overseeing the Intermediary marketing channel as Vice President. Early career development took place at Henderson Global Investors, progressing from Marketing Executive to Marketing Manager. John Rugg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from London Southbank University.