Morgan Stanley hires Asia investment boss

Morgan Stanley has hired Blair Pickerell as its managing director and head of investment management for Asia, according to published reports.
APR 18, 2007
Morgan Stanley has hired Blair Pickerell as its managing director and head of investment management for Asia, according to published reports. Formerly the chief executive of Asia Pacific investment operations at London-based HSBC Holdings PLC, Mr. Pickerell will be based in Hong Kong and take on his new role in June. Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 400 investment professionals around the world $500 billion in assets under management or supervision as of Feb. 28.

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