This year, Hawkins was awarded CEO of the year at the Wealth Professional Awards for a second time. He had previously won the distinction in 2018.
“It was very, very welcome news, and I got a lot of messages very quickly, so I was overcome from a thankfulness perspective,” Hawkins told WP of his win. “I’m the face of the company and always in the limelight, but at the end of the day, the award is recognition of all of Horizons ETFs’ efforts, as a family and as a team, more so than me as an individual.”
Jasmit Bhandal, chief operating officer, has been appointed to serve as interim president and CEO effective immediately. The firm plans to undertake a global search for a permanent president and CEO.
Hawkins has agreed to assist in the transition and advise his successor.
“Under his leadership, Horizons has assembled a strong team of executives who have led Horizons to remarkable growth and profitability through strong customer focus,” Horizons added in its statement.
