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Deals and People February 19, 2009
BGI Names ETF National Account Sales Head
February 19, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Barclays
Global Investors (BGI) has tapped John Longley as the new
Head of National Accounts for the U.S. iShares Exchange
Traded Funds (ETFs) business.
Reported by Fred Schneyer
According to a news release, Longley will set the strategic direction and lead a team to expand iShares ETF distribution via key partnerships with national and regional banks and broker/dealers. He will start in his new role in the spring and report to Joe Linhares, Head of iShares Sales.
Longley was formerly CEO of Citi Private Bank where he oversaw 24 offices in the U.S. and Canada.
“John’s client-centered leadership and deep experience in the wealth management industry will be tremendous assets to iShares, our clients and fund investors,” said Michael Latham, CEO of U.S. iShares at BGI, in the news release.
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