Who’s switching jobs
KNG Securities
The fixed income product provider has appointed Andrea Podesta as managing partner and head of fixed income. He joins from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he was managing director and head of southern Europe fixed income sales.
BNY Mellon
The financial services firm has appointed Alan Cottam as regional business head for corporates and sovereigns in Europe, Middle East and Africa. He was most recently head of relationship management at the Depositary Trust and Clearing Corporation, and has also held senior roles at Lloyds TSB Financial Markets.
Rowan Dartington
Kevin Bowhay has been appointed to the role of discretionary fund manager at the wealth management firm. He joins after 25 years at Lloyds TSB Private Banking, where he advised ultra-high net worth clients.
Towers Watson
Lisa Stay has been appointed to the professional services firm’s international consulting group. She is a financing specialist and most recently worked as a senior account manager in the Maxis Global Benefits Network.
Simmons & Simmons
Simon Hilditch has been appointed as an insurance litigation partner in the law firm’s London office. He joins from Berrymans Lace Mawer, where he was a partner. Hilditch focuses on defending UK and international claims against insurers.
Menzies Business Recovery
The insolvency arm of the accountancy firm has appointed Robert Pick as a director. He joins from a boutique corporate recovery practice. Pick has also been a partner at Grant Thornton.