BNY Mellon Asset Management has appointed Christopher Sheldon as CIO of The Dreyfus Corporation.
Sheldon succeeds Phil Maisano, who retired earlier this year, and joins Dreyfus from BNY Mellon Wealth Management, where he was director of investment strategy and president of the BNY Mellon Funds.
Sheldon joined BNY Mellon in 1995 and has more than 20 years of industry experience as a portfolio manager and investment strategist. He was previously managing director of BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s group on the West Coast and is a national speaker on issues of investment strategy, the financial markets and the economy, and a frequent guest on Bloomberg and CNBC. He is a CFA charter holder and a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society.
“Our chief investment officer is a key member of the leadership team at Dreyfus, and I am pleased to welcome Chris into this role,” says Jon Baum, CEO of Dreyfus. “His knowledge and strategic insights, exceptional judgment and strong communications skills will be great assets to us as we continue to become an even greater force in the mutual fund industry.”
Sheldon will spend the next several months transitioning into his new role before officially taking over November 1.
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