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PrintDec 06, 2006
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York – December 6, 2006– JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Geller to head the Americas division of its global multi-asset group (GMAG). Based in New York, he will also serve as Chief Investment Officer of GMAG – Americas.
Geller joins JPMAM from Russell Investment Company in New York where he chaired the HF Investment Committee and was the Director of its fund of hedge funds product; where he ran a team of 30 and managed USD5 billion of assets. Prior to this, he spent a short time with the Commonfund Group, and from 1978 Geller was portfolio manager and a partner at BEA Associates until its sale to Credit Suisse Asset Management in 2001.
Commenting on the appointment, Neill Nuttall, Global Head of GMAG, said: “We are looking forward to benefiting from the expertise and knowledge that he brings to our business. Jeff’s appointment reinforces the strength of GMAG and he will lead the development of a series of new multi-asset strategies for the Institutional market.”
The Global Multi-Asset Group (GMAG) is a dedicated team of experienced investors: strategists, economists, analysts, and portfolio managers who draw on the resources of the firm globally to manage portfolios and set the house view for asset allocation. They manage a wide variety of multi-asset mandates, including fund of funds, tactical asset allocation , convertible bonds and total return portfolios. As at 30 September 2006, GMAG was responsible for more than US$30 billion in assets under management.
About JPMorgan Asset Management
JPMorgan Asset Management is a leading global investment manager delivering financial expertise and solutions to corporations, governments, municipalities, endowments, foundations and individuals worldwide. With more than $1 trillion* in assets under management, our business provides a broad spectrum of U.S., international and global investment management products-- from equity, cash management, fixed income, real estate and asset allocation to alternative asset classes such as private equity and hedge funds. Through JPMorgan Retirement Plan Services, we offer administrative, investment and communication services for corporate retirement plans. Our global resources position us to deliver excellence in investment performance and the highest quality client service.
* As of December 31, 2006
For further information, please contact:
Jackie Meere
Media Relations
Telephone: 212-648 -1798
Email: jacqueline.meere@jpmorgan.com
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