Important information

Effective 1 October 2025, Great West Lifeco has transferred part of the investment management business of Canada Life Asset Management (‘CLAM’), to a sister company, Irish Life Investment Managers Limited (‘ILIM’). This includes CLAM’s investment management services in respect of open-ended investment companies ('OEICs'). ILIM has been granted authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate through a branch in the UK. Your investments and services remain unchanged. Information about our funds can be found here: Canada Life Asset Management Limited. Your relationship manager remains your point of contact for any queries.

Mike Willans

Head of Equities

Mike joined Canada Life Asset Management in October 1999.  He became Head of International Equities in March 2010 and was appointed Head of Equities in May 2018.

Mike's investment experience stretches back to 1986 when he worked as a fund manager at Kleinwort Benson.  After five years at Manulife, Mike went to Lazards as Head of Japanese Equities in 1995, moving to NPI before joining Canada Life Asset Management.