Morgan Stanley Investment Management has appointed Roger Prezens to its Australian client coverage team as an executive director.
Based in Melbourne, Prezens will be focused on institutional business development and servicing existing clients.
Prezens joins the team from UBS Global Asset Management where he was a director responsible for institutional business development and client service.
Managing director Paul Price said Prezens’ appointment will strengthen the asset management business in Australia.
“We are committed to providing the highest level of investment solutions and client service to Australian investors,” Price said.
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