MSCI appoints new client coverage head

MSCI Inc, a provider of support tools and services for the global investment community, has appointed Simone Bouch as head of Australia and New Zealand client coverage, effective 23 May 2019.

In this Sydney-based role, Bouche will report to head of APAC client coverage Jack Lin and be responsible for building on MSCI's presence in Australia and New Zealand across all product lines - Index, Analytics, ESG, and Real Estate.

Bouche has over 25 years' investment management experience, most recently as head of distribution for Australasia at Aberdeen Standard Investments. Prior to the merger with Aberdeen Asset Management, Bouche led Standard Life Investments business in Australia and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Henderson Global Investors and AMP Capital.

Commenting on her appointment, Lin said: "I am confident Simone's wealth of experience building client coverage teams and her in-depth knowledge of global investment processes across a range of asset classes will have a significant contribution in attracting, engaging and supporting MSCI's clients in Australia and New Zealand."

Bouch succeeds Michael Anderson, who departed the firm in October 2018 and has since been appointed to the role of APAC sales director at StatPro Group.