BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) announced that Chris Jones joined the company
as Co-Head of Global Fundamental Equity as well as Head and Chief
Investment Officer of Americas Fundamental Equity. Based in New York, he
will report to Quintin Price, Global Head of the firm’s Alpha Strategies
Group, who has overall responsibility for the management of this
business.
In his new role, Mr. Jones will be responsible for overseeing
BlackRock’s $124 billion U.S. - based fundamental equity business and
will join Nigel Bolton, Head and Chief Investment Officer of
International Fundamental Equity, as Co-Head of Global Fundamental
Equity, which represents $242 billion in assets1. He will
partner closely with investment professionals throughout the firm to
help generate consistent, long-term performance for clients.
“Chris Jones’ breadth of experience and distinguished track record
present an invaluable opportunity for the firm,” said Mr. Price. “We are
pleased to have him join the team and look forward to the impact he will
have on elevating the capabilities of our Fundamental Equity franchise
while seeking to deliver strong investment performance to our clients.”
Mr. Jones joins BlackRock from J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he
had a 32-year career with the firm, most recently serving as the Chief
Investment Officer of the Growth and Small Cap U.S. Equity Team. During
his tenure with J.P. Morgan, he held numerous roles across the equity
business assuming fund management and analytical responsibilities for
the small cap team in 1986 and later serving as the team’s Chief
Investment Officer. In 2006, he began heading all of J.P. Morgan’s
growth investments.
Mr. Jones holds a Master of Arts degree in history from Cambridge
University.
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and
advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At
March 31, 2014, BlackRock’s AUM was $4.401 trillion. BlackRock helps
clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of
products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares®
(exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock
also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system
services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock
Solutions®. Headquartered in New York City, as of March
31, 2014, the firm had approximately 11,500 employees in more than 30
countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North
and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and
Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website
at www.blackrock.com.
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1 AUM figures as of March 31, 2014
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