Ronald P. Smith Takes on Dual Roles of Head of Research and Chief Strategist 27 Aug 2007
Alfa-Bank Head of Research Ronald P. Smith, in addition to his role leading the Bank’s dynamic research team, is now taking on the role of Chief Strategist, and will now monitor global financial trends and provide investment advice and ideas to Alfa-Bank’s equities clients.
Alfa-Bank Managing Director and Head of Equities Dominic Gualtieri states, “The decision to combine these positions move us closer toward the more traditional model for investment banks, in which the Head of Research is also Chief Strategist. It’s only logical that the Head of Research is the person best able to synthesize the ideas of the team, in which each senior analyst covers a certain sector.” Mr. Gualtieri went on to say, “I have full confidence in Ron in this position. He has a demonstrated track record in the industry, and I expect he will add even greater value for our clients in this new expanded role.”
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