MUFG taps BlackRock’s fund services MD

MUFG Investor Services has named BlackRock’s managing director for global fund services as its global head of client relationship management.

McAllister Kirschner joins the global asset servicing arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group after nine years at BlackRock, where he landed following the acquisition of the fund of funds business of Quellos Group.

Kirschner’s addition follows the recent appointments of Mark Catalano who joined from Atlas Fund Services, Michael McCabe from BNY Mellon’s Alternative Investment Services business and Daniel Trentacosta from Och-Ziff Capital Management Group.

“Mac’s extensive experience in managing operations and client relationships in the alternative investment industry is a huge asset to our business,” said John Sergides, managing director, global head of business development and marketing, MUFG.

“His appointment is another important step in our strategy to grow organically and continue to provide high-quality asset servicing solutions to our clients. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to strengthening our client-centric offering across our asset servicing platform.”