MSCI Appoints Head of Client Coverage for Germany, Austria, Switzerland

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that Nick Mihic has joined the business as Managing Director, Head of Germany, Austria and Switzerland Client Coverage.

Based in Zurich, Nick will lead MSCI’s commercial activities across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, managing the key client relationships and leading the client coverage team in the region.

Nick will work closely with and report into Axel Kilian, Head of Client Coverage, EMEA, to deliver a cohesive, solutions-driven approach for clients within the three countries and across the EMEA region. In his role, Nick will manage the sales pipeline, work closely with coverage and global product teams and support key global accounts.

Nick brings over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry, having spent the past decade running Equity Derivatives Sales Germany, Austria & Switzerland, as well as the overall Swiss Markets business for J.P. Morgan. Prior to this, he held roles at Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs. Nick has a Masters in Banking and Finance from the University of Zurich and graduated with an MBA from Columbia University and London Business School.

Commenting on the appointment, Axel Kilian said: “MSCI has strong relationships with clients in the region, which remains an important strategic market for the business globally. Nick’s extensive experience working across client segments, and deep industry insight, will be key to ensuring we bring the best products and solutions to our established and growing client base in the region. Nick will be a critical member of the EMEA Client Coverage Leadership Team.”

Nick Mihic said: “At a time of significant market uncertainty, clients including asset owners, asset managers and private banks are looking for innovative solutions to deal with new challenges and address evolving end-investor priorities. Through MSCI’s extensive product and research offering, the company is well placed to provide clients with the relevant technology, tools and content to manage risks and embrace opportunities. I look forward to working with the team as we partner with our clients to navigate the investment landscape in the region.”

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