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27 May 2008 - Tara Loader Wilkinson

Merrill hires senior manager from Lombard Odier for Swiss unit

Merrill Lynch has taken on a new head of portfolio management in Geneva from Swiss private bank Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, in order to expand the investment capabilities of the portfolio management team.

Pascal Bachy will report to Patrizio Merciai, head of discretionary portfolio management Switzerland.

Bachy has 16 years experience in the private banking sector. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he was a team leader and private banker in the private client asset management business at Lombard Odier. He was also a member of the investment committee and head of portfolio management for the firm’s Japanese operations.

Tags: Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch , Merrill Lynch , Switzerland

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