About
George R. Aylward has served as President of Virtus since November 2006 and as President and CEO since January 1, 2009, when the company became an independent public company following its spin-off from The Phoenix Companies. He joined the predecessor firm, Phoenix Investment Partners, in 1996, holding senior operating and financial roles, and directed the 2008 spin-off and transition to public-company status; he is also a director and serves as President and Trustee of the Virtus funds.
Roles
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director · Current role
2008–present
Phoenix Investment Partners / The Phoenix Companies
President, Asset Management and Senior Executive Vice President
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PriceWaterhouse LLP
Financial Services Group
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External Roles
Virtus Mutual Funds
President and Trustee
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Virtus ETF Trust II
Chairman and Trustee
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Investment Company Institute
Board of Governors
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025Salary
$650,000
ComponentAnnual base salary earned in FY2025
All other compensation
$17,500
IncludesCompany contributions to the 401(k) Plan
Total compensation
$6,309,500
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025Cash incentive
Non-equity incentive plan compensation
$2,442,000
FormNon-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
Target Opportunity
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BasisActual cash award earned under the annual incentive plan for FY2025
Stock awards
Stock awards
$3,200,000
FormRSUs and PSUs granted under the Omnibus Incentive and Equity Plan (2025 LTIP)
BasisAggregate grant-date fair value under ASC 718; PSUs reported at target
Also at Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
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