In July, William Blair Investment Management named Robert “Bob” Kendall as its new global head. The news drew headlines across the financial services media landscape.

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In July, William Blair Investment Management named Robert “Bob” Kendall as its new global head. The news drew headlines across the financial services media landscape.
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