Philip J. Sanders
CEO of Waddell & Reed Financial
Education
- Doctor of Law (J.D.) - York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) - McMaster University
Overview
Mr. Philip J. Sanders is Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Director of the Company.CEO of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.(WDR)
since August 1, 2016. He has served as President of Ivy Investment Management Company since August 2016 and as Chief Investment Officer of IICO since August 2010. Prior thereto, he served as Senior Vice President of Waddell Reed Investment Management Company from July 2000 to August 2016, Senior Vice President of IICO from April 2003 to August 2016 and Vice President of WRIMCO from January 1999 to July 2000. He is also President of the InvestEd Portfolios, Ivy Funds, Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund, Ivy NextShares and Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios, all of which are mutual funds managed by the Company. Mr. Sanders joined the Company as a mutual fund portfolio manager in August 1998. Mr. Sanders is a nominee for director. since 2019.
Career
- Waddell & Reed Financial - CEO